Showgirls (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, Showgirls is a drama film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 131 minutes. “Leave your inhibitions at the door. The show is about to begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young drifter named Nomi arrives in Las Vegas to become a dancer. When she catches the eye of Cristal, the main attraction at the Stardust stage show, Nomi is on the brink of realizing her dreams. But as she bumps and grinds her way to the top, she realizes that there is only room for one starlet on the marquee... and that either she or Cristal will have to take a fall!
Who’s in it. Showgirls stars Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi Malone, Kyle MacLachlan as Zack Carey, Gina Gershon as Cristal Connors and Glenn Plummer as James Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Showgirls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Showgirls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Showgirls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Showgirls (1995)?
- In US, Showgirls is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Showgirls worth watching?
- Showgirls holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Showgirls?
- Showgirls stars Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer and Robert Davi.
- When was Showgirls released?
- Showgirls was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.