Exit Through the Gift Shop
“The world's first Street Art disaster movie...”
Synopsis
Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.
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"Exit Through The Gift Shop" - Official Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 16, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Banksy
- Screenplay & Story
- Banksy
- Original Score
- Geoff Barrow
- Original Title
- Exit Through the Gift Shop
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Oscilloscope, Paranoid Pictures, KEO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Banksy
Banksy
Geoff Barrow
Tom Fulford, Chris King
Jaimie D'Cruz, Zam Baring, Holly Cushing, James Gay-Rees
Department Leadership Roster
Banksy
Screenplay
Banksy
Director
Jaimie D'Cruz
Producer
Geoff Barrow
Original Music Composer
Tom Fulford
Editor
Chris King
Editor
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exit Through the Gift Shop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Exit Through the Gift Shop about?
Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner.
Who directed Exit Through the Gift Shop?
Exit Through the Gift Shop was directed by Banksy.
Who stars in Exit Through the Gift Shop?
The principal cast of Exit Through the Gift Shop includes Rhys Ifans, Thierry Guetta, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, INVADER.
When was Exit Through the Gift Shop released and how long is it?
Exit Through the Gift Shop was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
How much did Exit Through the Gift Shop make at the box office?
Exit Through the Gift Shop grossed $4.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Exit Through the Gift Shop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exit Through the Gift Shop was composed by Geoff Barrow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Exit Through the Gift Shop?
Exit Through the Gift Shop holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).