Showgirls movie poster

Showgirls

"Leave your inhibitions at the door... the show is about to begin."

September 22, 1995 2h 11m 5.6/10 (1,334 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Showgirls is a drama film. directed by Paul Verhoeven. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, and Gina Gershon

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 2h 11m 131 minutes total
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User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (1,334 votes)
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Budget $45M Production budget
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Box Office $20.4M 0.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$20,367,472

Production Companies

  • Chargeurs
  • Charles Evans Productions
  • Carolco Pictures
  • Joe Eszterhas Productions
  • Ben Myron Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Who directed Showgirls?

Showgirls was directed by Paul Verhoeven.

How long is Showgirls?

Showgirls has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).

When was Showgirls released?

Showgirls was released on September 22, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Showgirls?

The main cast of Showgirls includes Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer, Robert Davi.

Is Showgirls worth watching?

Showgirls has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 1,334 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.