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Exotica

  • 19941994
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
19K
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Exotica (1994)
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  • Drama
A man plagued by neuroses frequents the club Exotica in an attempt to find solace, but even there his past is never far away.A man plagued by neuroses frequents the club Exotica in an attempt to find solace, but even there his past is never far away.A man plagued by neuroses frequents the club Exotica in an attempt to find solace, but even there his past is never far away.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
19K
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  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writer
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Stars
    • Bruce Greenwood
    • Elias Koteas
    • Don McKellar
Top credits
  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writer
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Stars
    • Bruce Greenwood
    • Elias Koteas
    • Don McKellar
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 99User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 12 nominations

    Videos1

    Exotica
    Trailer 1:09
    Exotica

    Photos81

    Mia Kirshner in Exotica (1994)
    Exotica (1994)
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    Mia Kirshner in Exotica (1994)
    Mia Kirshner in Exotica (1994)
    Arsinée Khanjian in Exotica (1994)
    Mia Kirshner in Exotica (1994)
    Arsinée Khanjian in Exotica (1994)

    Top cast

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    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Francisas Francis…
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Ericas Eric…
    Don McKellar
    Don McKellar
    • Thomasas Thomas…
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Christinaas Christina…
    Arsinée Khanjian
    Arsinée Khanjian
    • Zoeas Zoe…
    Victor Garber
    Victor Garber
    • Haroldas Harold…
    Sarah Polley
    Sarah Polley
    • Traceyas Tracey…
    David Hemblen
    David Hemblen
    • Customs Inspectoras Customs Inspector
    Calvin Green
    • Customs Officeras Customs Officer
    Jack Blum
    Jack Blum
    • Scalperas Scalper
    Ken McDougall
    Ken McDougall
    • Club Doormanas Club Doorman
    Peter Krantz
    • Man in Taxias Man in Taxi
    Billy Merasty
    • Man at Operaas Man at Opera
    Damon D'Oliveira
    Damon D'Oliveira
    • Davidas David…
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Exotica Club Clientas Exotica Club Client
    • (uncredited)
    C.J. Lusby
    C.J. Lusby
    • Exotica Club Danceras Exotica Club Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Nadine Ramkisson
    • Exotica Club Danceras Exotica Club Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writer
      • Atom Egoyan
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The director's wife, Arsinée Khanjian, was seven months pregnant when her parts in the movie were filmed.
    • Goofs
      The cuts on Francis's face change size and shape throughout the movie after he gets thrown out of Exotica.
    • Quotes

      Zoe: What is this thing about Eric calling you "a sassy piece of jailbait"?

      Christina: What's this thing?

      Zoe: It bothers me.

      Christina: Why?

      Zoe: It makes you out like a child or something.

      Christina: Unlike the tartan skirt and my socks or the blouse or the way I act, right?

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Exotica/Heavyweights/The Wild Bunch/Once Were Warriors (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Everybody Knows
      Performed by Leonard Cohen

      Written by Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson

      Published by Leonard Cohen Stranger Music, Inc. (BMI) and Geffen Music

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.

    User reviews99

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Very Good
    Don't be fooled by the soft-porn title or the "sexy thriller" style art on the VHS box and DVD cover. This, like Egoyan's follow-up masterpiece "The Sweet Hereafter" is an intricate, elliptical, and tragic look at grief and loss focusing on the people who work at and patronize a Toronto strip club. It's all very literary and symbolic (the exotic creatures of the pet shop being audited by Bruce Greenwood's tax man with a sad secret mirroring the exotic dancers of the club where he finds his solace after hours) and surprisingly emotional (especially at the end). Character development, secrets, and inner truths are revealed slowly and carefully and in non-linear fashion by Egoyan's delicate director's hand. The "exotic" flavored yet haunting musical score is an added bonus. Worth a look if you are in the right mood and know what to expect from Egoyan.
    helpful•58
    10
    • WriterDave
    • Jul 26, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Exótica
    • Filming locations
      • Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Entertainment
      • Ego Film Arts
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,221,036
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,654
      • Mar 5, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,221,036
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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