Exotica
“In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.”
In the upscale Toronto strip club Exotica, dancer Christina is visited nightly by the obsessive Francis, a depressed tax auditor. Her ex-boyfriend, the club's MC, Eric, still jealously pines for her even as he introduces her onstage, but Eric is having his own relationship problems with the club's female owner. Thomas, a mysterious pet-shop owner, is about to become unexpectedly involved in their lives.
Where to watch Exotica in United States
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Where is Exotica streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Sooner |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Exotica
Exotica is a 1994 English-language drama film directed by Atom Egoyan. The cast is led by Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, Don McKellar. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Exotica was produced by Miramax, Alliance Films, and Ego Film Arts and made in Canada. It was released on September 29, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Atom Egoyan
- Writers
- Atom Egoyan
- Release date
- September 29, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Miramax, Alliance Films, Ego Film Arts
Exotica cast & crew
Exotica was directed by Atom Egoyan and written by Atom Egoyan.
The cast features Bruce Greenwood as Francis, Mia Kirshner as Christina, Don McKellar as Thomas, Sarah Polley as Tracey, Victor Garber as Harold, and David Hemblen as Inspector.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna, cinematography is by Paul Sarossy, and it was produced by Camelia Frieberg and Atom Egoyan.
Is Exotica worth watching?
Exotica holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 392 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Exotica is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Exotica
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Cast of Exotica
Bruce Greenwood
Francis
Mia Kirshner
Christina
Don McKellar
Thomas
Sarah Polley
Tracey
Victor Garber
Harold
David Hemblen
Inspector
Peter Krantz
Man in Taxi
Arsinée Khanjian
Zoe
Elias Koteas
Eric
Calvin Green
Customs Officer
Damon D'Oliveira
Man at Opera
Jack Blum
Scalper
Exotica — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Exotica in United States?
Exotica is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Exotica on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Exotica is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Exotica in?
Exotica is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hebrew, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Exotica?
Exotica runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Exotica rated?
Exotica is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 392 ratings.
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