Exotica (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1994, Exotica is a drama and mystery film directed by Atom Egoyan, running about 104 minutes. “In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Exotica stars Bruce Greenwood as Francis, Mia Kirshner as Christina, Elias Koteas as Eric and Don McKellar as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Exotica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Exotica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Exotica tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Exotica (1994)?
- In US, Exotica is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Exotica worth watching?
- Exotica holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Exotica?
- Exotica stars Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, Elias Koteas, Don McKellar and Sarah Polley.
- When was Exotica released?
- Exotica was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.