Gattaca was shot in Los Angeles, California, USA. Filming locations included California State Polytechnic University, Sepulveda Dam, KJC Solar Farm, Los Angeles City Hall, The Forum, and Los Angeles Theatre. Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael was used for Gattaca headquarters in the film.

What is the setting of Gattaca?

Gattaca is a story set, as an intertitle tells us, in the 'not-too-distant future', in a world where genetic engineering has become the normal approach to procreation. We are introduced to Vincent Freeman, a child conceived not by genetic means, but through an act of love.

What is the main point of Gattaca?

— J.R. Gattaca: Like most movies this semester I had no idea this movie existed but I should have noticed this one. Gattaca was released in theaters the same day as I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Devil's Advocate, Kiss the Girls, and Seven Years in Tibet.