Gattaca

1997 | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Afflicted Character, Affliction, Future, Near Future, Off-Screen Couples On-Screen, Physically Afflicted Character

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

82.3% Fresh • 68 critic reviews

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.

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Cast

CastYearReported SalaryInflation AdjustedNotes
Ethan Hawke1997$2,347,000$4,588,000(est)
Uma Thurman1997$5,000,000 source$9,772,585reported
Alan Arkin1997$1,088,000$2,126,000(est)
Jude Law1997$889,000$1,738,000(est)
Loren Dean1997$761,000$1,487,000(est)
Ernest Borgnine1997$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 ?

CategoryYearReportedInflation Adjusted
Domestic1997$12,532,777$24,495,527
International1997N/AN/A
Worldwide1997$12,533,236$24,496,424

Earnings / Profitability

Estimated net revenues and net expenses for films based on reported and estimated numbers. This income statement should be considered most viable for the first 24 months after the inital movie's release (ie after most lucrative pay windows).
CategoryYearReportedInflation Adjusted
Revenues
Theatrical Net Revenue1997$6,266,388$12,247,763
Digital Rentals ?1997N/AN/A
Digital Purchases ?1997N/AN/A
Physical Rentals ?1997$21,900,000$42,803,924
Physical Purchases ?1997$29,260,000$57,189,170
TV & Streaming Revenue1997$3,007,866$5,878,926
Total Revenues1997$60,434,255$118,119,784
Expenses
Budget ?1997$36,000,000$70,362,615
Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source1997$4,000,000$7,818,068
Participations1997$2,417,000$4,724,068
Residuals ?1997$3,921,000$7,663,662
Interest & Overhead1997$6,120,000$11,961,645
Total Expenses1997$52,458,000$102,530,058
Movie Net Profit or Loss1997$7,976,255$15,589,727

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