eXistenZ (1999) movie poster

eXistenZ (1999)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 77%, MC: 70) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Canada, United Kingdom, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (2,131 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Allegra Geller
Jude Law as Ted Pikul
Ian Holm as Kiri Vinokur
Don McKellar as Yevgeny Nourish
Callum Keith Rennie as Hugo Carlaw
Christopher Eccleston as Seminar Leader
Sarah Polley as Merle
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,131 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • David Cronenberg cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of eXistenZ, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

eXistenZ is a 1999 action, thriller, science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg. 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. The film has been rated by 2,131 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, eXistenZ delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. eXistenZ (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

r/scifi
⬆ 717💬 147 comments
eXistenZ - 1999
A sci-fi horror take on virtual reality game with a good selection of some well known actors and actresses. I enjoyed the concept of the umbilical... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "Nobody does body horror and body weirdness like Cronenberg. "
r/movies
⬆ 657💬 168 comments
Before Inception there was eXistenZ. Here's an infographic
Top comment: "The irony is that eXistenZ, which presents its alternate realities as a video game, is full of..."
r/horror
⬆ 462💬 83 comments
So this horror week, Iโ€™ve watched Aliens (1986) Splinter (2008) EXistenZ (1999) The Brood (1979), NOES 3: Dream Warriors (1987), and now Iโ€™m watching The Fog (1980). I am on an absolute roll.
Out of the five I saw I rank 1. The Brood 2. Aliens 3. Dream Warriors 4. EXistenZ 5. Splinter Spoiler alert! The Brood is number 1, because... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "The Brood is incredibly. And the Fog is too. ๐Ÿ˜"
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