# Gattaca (1997)

> An aspiring astronaut outwits a genetically stratified future by living under the identity of a supposedly perfect man.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/627

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: Andrew Niccol
- Cast: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Alan Arkin, Loren Dean, Gore Vidal, Tony Shalhoub, Ernest Borgnine
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: austere, cerebral, foreboding, thoughtful movie night, science fiction marathon

## Synopsis

In a world where genetics determine destiny, one man's dream of space travel defies societal norms.

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- [V for Vendetta (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/597)

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