Showgirls
“Leave your inhibitions at the door... the show is about to begin.”
Synopsis
Fresh to Las Vegas with no connections, Nomi Malone takes a job as an exotic dancer. Her talents are quickly noticed by Cristal, a headlining dancer who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi won’t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-21
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Berkley
Nomi Malone
Kyle MacLachlan
Zack Carey
Gina Gershon
Cristal Connors
Glenn Plummer
James Smith
Robert Davi
Al Torres
Alan Rachins
Tony Moss
Gina Ravera
Molly Abrams
Lin Tucci
Henrietta Bazoom
Greg Travis
Phil Newkirk
Al Ruscio
Mr. Karlman
Patrick Bristow
Marty Jacobsen
William Shockley
Andrew Carver
Michelle Johnston
Gay
Dewey Weber
Jeff
Rena Riffel
Penny
Melissa Williams
Julie
Ungela Brockman
Annie
Melinda Songer
Nicky
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverley Hills, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 6, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 15, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.45x
-$24.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Eszterhas
- Original Score
- Dave Stewart
- Original Title
- Showgirls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.4M
- Production Studios
- Chargeurs, Charles Evans Productions, Carolco Pictures, Joe Eszterhas Productions, Ben Myron Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Joe Eszterhas
Dave Stewart
Jost Vacano, Anette Haellmigk
Mark Goldblatt, Mark Helfrich
Alan Marshall, Charles Evans, Mario Kassar
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Marshall
Producer
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Mark Helfrich
Editor
Charles Evans
Producer
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Dave Stewart
Original Music Composer
Joe Eszterhas
Writer
Gary Combs
Stunt Coordinator
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showgirls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showgirls about?
Fresh to Las Vegas with no connections, Nomi Malone takes a job as an exotic dancer. Her talents are quickly noticed by Cristal, a headlining dancer who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi won’t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way.
Who directed Showgirls?
Showgirls was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Showgirls?
The principal cast of Showgirls includes Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer, Robert Davi.
When was Showgirls released and how long is it?
Showgirls was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Showgirls?
Showgirls had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $20.4M at the worldwide box office (0.45 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Showgirls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showgirls was composed by Dave Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Showgirls?
Showgirls holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).