Code 46

2003, Sci-fi/Romance, 1h 32m

102 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Code 46 crafts an intriguing hypothetical future and populates it with characters who never engage, producing a slick sci-fi package without any humanity to power it. Read critic reviews

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In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold (Tim Robbins) arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles," futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez (Samantha Morton), the woman in charge of the forgeries. After a passionate affair, Gold returns home, having named a coworker as the culprit. But when one of Gonzalez's customers is found dead, Gold is sent back to Shanghai to complete the investigation.
  • Rating:
    R (Scene of Sexuality|Brief Graphic Nudity)
  • Genre:
    Sci-fi, Romance, Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Winterbottom
  • Producer:
    Andrew Eaton
  • Writer:
    Frank Cottrell Boyce
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $197.1K
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  • Distributor:
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Tim Robbins
William Geld
Samantha Morton
Maria Gonzales
Jeanne Balibar
Sylvie
Om Puri
Bahkland
Essie Davis
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David Fahm
Damian Alekan
Togo Igawa
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Emil Marwa
Mohan
Benedict Wong
Medic
Nina Fog
Wole
Bruno Lastra
Bikku
Taro Sherabayani
Jim
Christopher Simpson
Paul
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Screenwriter
Robert Jones
Executive Producer
David M. Thompson
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Code 46

  • Sep 28, 2015
    Contrary to expectations, I did not find Code 46 to be a dark thriller. Rather, I found it to be rather light when compared with THX1138 or 1984. Overall, the film has a strange vibe to it that is romantic, pensive, mysterious, fatalistic. Unsure what to think of it, though it is certainly a cut above the B-movie I had been expecting. All around Code 46 has solid acting and directing with some interesting concepts.
    Robert B Super Reviewer
  • Nov 18, 2012
    Interesting premise and sci-fi world but the characters either lacked chemistry or their story just wasn't very interesting.
    Wildaly M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 04, 2010
    Beautiful, atmospheric, pitch-perfect, absorbing, astounding, and every other adjective to assign to greatness that one can fathom. It's what would happen if Lost in Translation had been written as a loose adaptation of 1984 and Brave New World. A must see for all students of film. One of the greatest films about dystopia/aspiring utopia as well as a classic romance.
    _kelly . Super Reviewer
  • May 17, 2010
    More of a love story that takes place in the future with some cool visuals, even though automobiles have not advanced passed a 2005 Toyota it appears. The underlying themes are thought provoking, but the problem as I see it lies with the two leads. Robbins is stone faced and shows very little emotion, and Morton looks more like a boy with that compact frame and short hair. The dialogue as well is irritating, especially with all characters throwing in a word or two of French or Spanish. Its worth a look for a change of pace from your normal viewing fare.
    alan j Super Reviewer
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