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Exotica

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
23K
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Exotica (1994)
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Psychological DramaDrama

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.

  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writer
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Stars
    • Bruce Greenwood
    • Elias Koteas
    • Don McKellar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writer
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Stars
      • Bruce Greenwood
      • Elias Koteas
      • Don McKellar
    • 116User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Top Cast17

    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Francis
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Eric
    Don McKellar
    Don McKellar
    • Thomas
    David Hemblen
    David Hemblen
    • Inspector
    Calvin Green
    • Customs Officer
    Peter Krantz
    • Man in taxi
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Christina
    Arsinée Khanjian
    Arsinée Khanjian
    • Zoe
    Damon D'Oliveira
    Damon D'Oliveira
    • Man at opera
    Sarah Polley
    Sarah Polley
    • Tracey
    Victor Garber
    Victor Garber
    • Harold
    Jack Blum
    Jack Blum
    • Scalper
    Billy Merasty
    Billy Merasty
    • Man at opera
    Ken McDougall
    Ken McDougall
    • Doorman
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Exotica Club Client
    • (uncredited)
    C.J. Lusby
    • Exotica Club Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Nadine Ramkisson
    • Exotica Club Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writer
      • Atom Egoyan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'Exotica' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Related interests

    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Psychological Drama
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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Atom Egoyan says that the film was inspired by three experiences: being taken to a lesbian club where women onstage performed as men; having a tax auditor suggest to him (incorrectly) that he was being cheated by a business partner; and realizing as a teenager that a friend was trapped in an incestuous relationship.
    • Goofs
      In one scene when Eric is talking with Cristina walking on the grass, you can see a microphone at the top of the screen.
    • 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 with Ebert & Roeper: 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.

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    Details

    • 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(opera exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Entertainment
      • Alliance Films
      • Ego Film Arts
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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