Synopsis
Vincent, an "In-Valid," assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation. However, a week before his mission, a murder marks Vincent as a suspect.
Scores
Overall Score
79.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
92.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
61.1%
Review Aggregate
82.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 68 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, suspenseful, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingsuspensefulcharacter-drivennoirromanticemotionalscary
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | 1997 | $2,347,000 | $4,588,000 | (est) |
| Uma Thurman | 1997 | $5,000,000 source | $9,772,585 | reported |
| Alan Arkin | 1997 | $1,088,000 | $2,126,000 | (est) |
| Jude Law | 1997 | $889,000 | $1,738,000 | (est) |
| Loren Dean | 1997 | $761,000 | $1,487,000 | (est) |
| Ernest Borgnine | 1997 | $670,000 | $1,309,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count69
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes339,534
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $12,532,777 | $24,495,527 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $12,533,236 | $24,496,424 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $6,266,388 | $12,247,763 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $21,900,000 | $42,803,924 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $29,260,000 | $57,189,170 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $3,007,866 | $5,878,926 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $60,434,255 | $118,119,784 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $36,000,000 | $70,362,615 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 1997 | $4,000,000 | $7,818,068 |
| Participations | 1997 | $2,417,000 | $4,724,068 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $3,921,000 | $7,663,662 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $6,120,000 | $11,961,645 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $52,458,000 | $102,530,058 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $7,976,255 | $15,589,727 |
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