eXistenZ (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, eXistenZ is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 97 minutes. “Play it. Live it. Kill for it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged.
Who’s in it. eXistenZ stars Jennifer Jason Leigh as Allegra Geller, Jude Law as Ted Pikul, Ian Holm as Kiri Vinokur and Willem Dafoe as Gas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, eXistenZ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch eXistenZ page.
If you liked it. Fans of eXistenZ tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch eXistenZ (1999)?
- In US, eXistenZ is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is eXistenZ worth watching?
- eXistenZ holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in eXistenZ?
- eXistenZ stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law, Ian Holm, Willem Dafoe and Don McKellar.
- When was eXistenZ released?
- eXistenZ was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.