Exotica
“In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Billy Merasty
Man at Opera
Ken McDougall
Doorman
Maury Chaykin
Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.11x
+$2.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Atom Egoyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Atom Egoyan
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Exotica
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Alliance Films, Ego Film Arts, Téléfilm Canada, Ontario Film Development Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan
Mychael Danna
Paul Sarossy
Susan Shipton
Camelia Frieberg, Atom Egoyan
Department Leadership Roster
Atom Egoyan
Director
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Linda Del Rosario
Production Design
Richard Paris
Production Design
Susan Shipton
Editor
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Camelia Frieberg
Producer
Atom Egoyan
Producer
Atom Egoyan
Writer
Ted Hanlan
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exotica
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What is Exotica about?
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.
Who directed Exotica?
Exotica was directed by Atom Egoyan.
Who stars in Exotica?
The principal cast of Exotica includes Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, Don McKellar, Sarah Polley, Victor Garber.
When was Exotica released and how long is it?
Exotica was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Exotica?
Exotica had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (2.11 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Exotica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exotica was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Exotica?
Exotica holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).