# In 1997, Ethan Hawke made a movie he called his proudest moment, only to be left “in shock that nobody liked it”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1997-ethan-hawke-made-a-movie-he-called-his-proudest-moment-only-to-be-left-in-shock-that-nobody-liked-it/
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T23:26:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/ethan-hawke-movie-proudest-moment-in-shock-nobody-liked-it/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Hawke was proud of *Gattaca* but shocked by its poor initial response.
- The 1997 film later gained a stronger reputation.
- Hawke says films can be reassessed over time.

## Summary

Ethan Hawke said he was shocked when *Gattaca*, a 1997 science-fiction film he loved and considered a source of pride, failed to find a wide audience. Its initial reception illustrates how a film’s commercial performance can differ from its eventual reputation.

The Andrew Niccol film impressed many who saw it and received an Oscar nomination for art direction, but it did not connect with the general public at the time. Hawke later said its growing appreciation has helped him accept the ups and downs of his career, noting that perceptions of success and failure can change over 25 years.

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