eXistenZ
Directed by David CronenbergA 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.
eXistenZ Ratings & Reviews
- Daniel GustavssonOctober 12, 2024I will admit that I was torn here if I wanted to give this a 4 or a 5. The movie is absolutely not perfect, and some of the editing is very confusing. The acting can be... weird for lack of a better word. But I went with a 5 in the end because for some reason this movie really stuck with me. The themes are so great. The risks it takes. Some of the weird stuff (the gun for example). The ending. They are all so brilliant. It's a bit cheesy at times but that just makes the whole thing more geeky (and hence fitting for this). I also think the movie brings a lot of food for thoughts, especially after that ending. I love this movie.
- flavo43January 3, 2026eXistenZ is a mind‑bending slice of sci‑fi that showcases David Cronenberg’s fascination with the blurred boundaries between technology and flesh. Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jude Law, the film dives into the world of virtual‑reality gaming—but instead of glossy CGI, it embraces tactile, unsettling practical effects that make its bio‑tech creations feel disturbingly real. The story is deliberately disorienting, filled with twists, loops, and shifting layers of reality that keep you questioning what’s genuine and what’s part of the game. Its unconventional ending only deepens that sense of uncertainty, leaving viewers with the lingering unease Cronenberg is famous for. While this is one of his more restrained works—less extreme than his body‑horror landmarks—it’s still a compelling entry in his filmography. eXistenZ remains a clever, provocative thriller that challenges perception and rewards viewers who enjoy narratives that twist themselves inside out.
eXistenZ Trivia
eXistenZ was released on April 14, 1999.
eXistenZ was directed by David Cronenberg.
eXistenZ has a runtime of 1h 37m.
eXistenZ was produced by András Hámori, David Cronenberg, Robert Lantos.
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 key characters in eXistenZ are Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh), Ted Pikul (Jude Law), Kiri Vinokur (Ian Holm).
eXistenZ is rated R.
eXistenZ is an Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
eXistenZ has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.
eXistenZ had a budget of $15M.
eXistenZ has made $2.9M at the box office.