Code 46

Name: Code 46
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2003-09-02
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Tim Robbins, Samantha Morton, Nabil Elouahabi, Om Puri, Emil Marwa

2003·Movie·R·93 min·★ 6.2(399)

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“How do you solve a crime when the last thing you want to know is the truth?”

In a dystopian future, insurance fraud investigator William Gold arrives in Shanghai to investigate a forgery ring for "papelles", futuristic passports that record people's identities and genetics. Gold falls for Maria Gonzalez, 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.

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About Code 46

Code 46 is a 2003 English-language drama, science fiction and thriller film directed by Michael Winterbottom. The cast is led by Tim Robbins, Samantha Morton, Nabil Elouahabi. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Code 46 was produced by BBC Film, Kailash Picture Company, and Revolution Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 2, 2003, and carries a R certification.

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Writers: Frank Cottrell Boyce
Release date: September 2, 2003
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget: $8 million
Production: BBC Film, Kailash Picture Company, Revolution Films

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Code 46 cast & crew

Code 46 was directed by Michael Winterbottom and written by Frank Cottrell Boyce.

The cast features Tim Robbins as William Geld, Samantha Morton as Maria Gonzales, Nabil Elouahabi as Vendor, Om Puri as Bahkland, Emil Marwa as Mohan, and Nina Fog as Wole.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Hilton, cinematography is by Alwin H. Küchler, and it was produced by Andrew Eaton and Robert Jones.

Is Code 46 worth watching?

Code 46 holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 399 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, science fiction, and thriller, Code 46 is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Code 46

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