Striptease
Striptease

Striptease

1996Movie115 minEnglish

Bounced from her job, Erin Grant needs money if she's to have any chance of winning back custody of her child. But, eventually, she must confront the naked truth: to take on the system, she'll have to take it all off. Erin strips to conquer, but she faces unintended circumstances when a hound dog of a Congressman zeroes in on her and sharpens the shady tools at his fingertips, including blackmail and murder.

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IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users35%
Director: Andrew BergmanGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

When Erin Grant loses her job as an FBI secretary and her husband gains custody of their daughter, she turns to exotic dancing to make ends meet. She quickly becomes the star attraction at the "No. 1" club in Broward County, Florida. Her life takes a dangerous turn when she becomes entangled with a corrupt congressman who frequents the club, leading to a complex web of legal and criminal entanglements.

Critical Reception

Striptease was a critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its weak script, predictable plot, and gratuitous nudity. Despite a star-powered lead and an intriguing premise, the film failed to resonate with audiences or critics, often cited as one of the worst films of 1996.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its shallow narrative and exploitative tone.
  • Demi Moore's performance was often seen as the film's only potential highlight, though overshadowed by the weak material.
  • The film was deemed an uninspired and forgettable attempt at a neo-noir thriller with comedic elements.

Google audience: Audiences largely found "Striptease" to be a disappointing and poorly executed film, with many expressing that the plot was unengaging and the overall execution lacked originality. Some viewers felt Demi Moore did her best with the material, but it wasn't enough to salvage the movie.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 6 Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Demi Moore), and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

Demi Moore reportedly earned $12.5 million for her role in Striptease, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood at the time.

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