Gattaca
“There is no gene for the human spirit.”
Gattaca (1997) is a science fiction, drama film directed by Andrew Niccol.
On Plot-hole, players averaged 1/5, with 33% solving the puzzle and 67% failing it, making it the #12 brutalest puzzle of 124 in the archive. Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an "In-Valid" who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Brutal
The Plot-hole Puzzle
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The Setup (Clue 5)
A sleek corporate world of the near future.
The Character (Clue 4)
A man born naturally is considered inferior in this society.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
He assumes another man's identity to achieve his dream of space travel.
The Twist (Clue 2)
A single eyelash or drop of blood could expose his deception.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Ethan Hawke and Jude Law swap identities in this genetic discrimination thriller.
Gattaca
Cast
Ethan Hawke as Vincent FreemanUma Thurman as Irene CassiniJude Law as Jerome Eugene MorrowAlan Arkin as Detective HugoLoren Dean as Adult Anton FreemanGore Vidal as Director JosefTony Shalhoub as "German"Ernest Borgnine as Caesar
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Gattaca hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- Gattaca had an average score of 1/5. 33% of players solved it, while 67% failed — a brutal puzzle.
- Who directed Gattaca?
- Gattaca was directed by Andrew Niccol.
- Who stars in Gattaca?
- Gattaca stars Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Alan Arkin, Loren Dean, Gore Vidal, Tony Shalhoub, Ernest Borgnine.
- What genre is Gattaca?
- Gattaca is listed under Science Fiction, Drama.
- Where does Gattaca rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- Gattaca ranks #12 of 124 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).