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eXistenZ (1999)

โ€œEverybody's Playing It.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,200 votes 1h 37m r ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#54 of 105 films from 1999 #872 of 2168 in action

Directed by David Cronenberg ยท Written by David Cronenberg

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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.

Cast

Jennifer Jason Leighas Allegra Geller
Jude Lawas Ted Pikul
Ian Holmas Kiri Vinokur
Willem Dafoeas Gas
Don McKellaras Yevgeny Nourish
Callum Keith Rennieas Hugo Carlaw
Christopher Ecclestonas Seminar Leader
Sarah Polleyas Merle
Robert A. Silvermanas D'Arcy Nader
Oscar Hsuas Chinese Waiter
Kris Lemcheas Noel Dichter
Vik Sahayas Male Assistant
Kirsten Johnsonas Female Assistant
James Kirchneras Landry

Facts

Release dateApril 14, 1999
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” shorter as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$2,856,712 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120907

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Questions

How long is eXistenZ?
eXistenZ runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is eXistenZ worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,200 votes, which places it #54 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 50%) and #872 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed eXistenZ?
eXistenZ was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fly (1986), Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983).
Who stars in eXistenZ?
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Allegra Geller; Jude Law as Ted Pikul; Ian Holm as Kiri Vinokur; Willem Dafoe as Gas; Don McKellar as Yevgeny Nourish; Callum Keith Rennie as Hugo Carlaw.
What is eXistenZ rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for eXistenZ?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/92130.

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