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Showgirls

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1995 | 131 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 5.6 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Menace II Society, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated NC-17: expect sex.
  • It "won" the Razzie for Worst Picture (and 4 more Razzies).

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 5 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards, including Worst Picture.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $100 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 555K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Verhoeven

  • Elizabeth BerkleyNomi Malone
  • Kyle MacLachlanZack Carey
  • Gina GershonCristal Connors
  • Glenn PlummerJames Smith
  • Robert DaviAl Torres
  • Alan RachinsTony Moss
  • Gina RaveraMolly Abrams
  • Lin TucciHenrietta Bazoom
  • Greg TravisPhil Newkirk
  • Al RuscioMr. Karlman