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Code 46

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
22K
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Tim Robbins and Samantha Morton in Code 46 (2003)
A futuristic Brief Encounter, this is a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility.
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A futuristic Brief Encounter (1945), this is a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility.A futuristic Brief Encounter (1945), this is a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility.A futuristic Brief Encounter (1945), this is a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility.

  • Director
    • Michael Winterbottom
  • Writer
    • Frank Cottrell Boyce
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Samantha Morton
    • Om Puri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Winterbottom
    • Writer
      • Frank Cottrell Boyce
    • Stars
      • Tim Robbins
      • Samantha Morton
      • Om Puri
    • 177User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Top Cast32

    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • William Geld
    Samantha Morton
    Samantha Morton
    • Maria Gonzales
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • Bahkland
    Togo Igawa
    Togo Igawa
    • Driver
    Nabil Elouahabi
    Nabil Elouahabi
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    Sarah Backhouse
    • Weather Girl
    Jonathan Ibbotson
    • Boxer
    Natalie Mendoza
    Natalie Mendoza
    • Sphinx Receptionist
    Emil Marwa
    • Mohan
    Nina Fog
    Nina Fog
    • Wole
    Bruno Lastra
    Bruno Lastra
    • Bikku
    Christopher Simpson
    Christopher Simpson
    • Paul
    Lien Nguyin
    • Singer in Nightclub
    David Fahm
    • Damian Alekan
    Jeanne Balibar
    Jeanne Balibar
    • Sylvie
    Mick Jones
    Mick Jones
    • Self
    Taro Bahar
    • Jim
    • (as Taro Sherabayani)
    Nina Sosanya
    Nina Sosanya
    • Anya
    • Director
      • Michael Winterbottom
    • Writer
      • Frank Cottrell Boyce
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'Code 46' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Code 46 refers to the twenty-two chromosome pairs, plus the two sex chromosomes in human beings.
    • Goofs
      The numerous seeming "errors in geography" are actually an intentional artistic choice. Because the film is set in a future where global cultures have become thoroughly merged, Michael Winterbottom purposely blended footage shot in Shanghai, Dubai and Rajastahn so that Shanghai has a desert outside it, etc.
    • Quotes
      • Maria: Oh, you have a kid?
      • William: Yeah.
      • Maria: Chico or chica?
      • William: Chico. Jim. His name's Jim.
      • [shows her his photo]
      • Maria: I bet he's very special.
      • William: He is special.
      • Maria: Everybody's children are so special. It makes you wonder where all the ordinary grown-ups come from.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a looped animation running next to the names during the final credits. It shows a variety of things, including chromosomes, chromosome replication, and chemical structures.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Collateral/Code 46/Stander/Little Black Book/Festival Express (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      No Man's Land
      Written by David Holmes
      Published by Universal/Island Music Ltd
      Performed by David Holmes
      Courtesy of Polydor UK Ltd
      Licensed by kind permission from the
      Universal Film and TV Licensing Division

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 17, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kod 46
    • Filming locations
      • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Kailash Picture Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $285,585
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,170
      • Aug 8, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $886,018
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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