Gattaca, a 1997 science fiction film directed by Andrew Niccol, explores a future society where genetic engineering dictates human potential. Ethan Hawke stars as Vincent Freeman, a genetically inferior "in-valid" who assumes another's identity to pursue his dream of space travel. Co-starring Uma Thurman and Jude Law, the film delves into themes of destiny, ambition, and the ethical ramifications of genetic manipulation.