Gattaca
Teens

Gattaca

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1997 · 107 min

Gattaca

Vincent, an "In-Valid" born outside genetic perfection, dreams of space travel. In a future society governed by DNA, he assumes a new identity to join the elite Gattaca Aerospace Corporation, navigating a world that judges by genetic makeup.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of suicide and terminal illness
  • A character briefly contemplates suicide
  • Social prejudice and discrimination are central
  • Brief medical procedures and blood samples shown

Models well

  • Perseverance and determination
  • The human spirit triumphs over adversity
  • Challenging societal prejudice
  • Defining your own destiny

Talk about it after

  • The ethics of genetic engineering and discrimination
  • What makes a person truly "valid" or capable?
  • The importance of embracing differences
  • How societies can create unfair systems
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