3.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Showgirls (1995)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.9
Overview
Fresh to Las Vegas with no connections, Nomi Malone takes a job as an exotic dancer. Her talents are quickly noticed by Cristal, a headlining dancer who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi won’t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
Fresh to Las Vegas with no connections, Nomi Malone takes a job as an exotic dancer. Her talents are quickly noticed by Cristal, a headlining dancer who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi won’t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques the exploitation and objectification of women within a predatory capitalist entertainment industry, aligning with progressive concerns about systemic power dynamics, though its resolution emphasizes individual rejection rather than collective action.
Showgirls features a predominantly white main cast, typical of its 1990s Las Vegas setting, with some visible diversity in supporting roles but no explicit DEI-driven casting. The narrative critiques the exploitative aspects of the entertainment industry and the objectification of women, focusing on individual moral failings and power dynamics rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
Showgirls features an implied gay character, James, whose sexuality is not explicitly stated or central to the plot. His portrayal is incidental, neither affirming nor denigrating, and serves primarily to provide a supportive friendship to the protagonist, resulting in a neutral net impact.
The film 'Showgirls' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on cisgender women navigating the competitive world of Las Vegas show business, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the storyline or character portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Showgirls is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Showgirls is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no established canonical or historical race to be swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.2
5.6
Critic Ratings
2.5
2.5
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