Code 46
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Code 46

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

6.2 / 10 2003 1h 33mR English
DramaScience FictionThriller

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

William Geld

Lead
Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Maria Gonzales

Nabil Elouahabi

Nabil Elouahabi

Vendor

Om Puri

Om Puri

Bahkland

Emil Marwa

Emil Marwa

Mohan

Nina Fog

Nina Fog

Wole

Bruno Lastra

Bruno Lastra

Bikku

Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

Driver

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Winterbottom's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Code 46 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker