Striptease (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Striptease is a 1996 drama thriller directed by Andrew Bergman, starring Burt Reynolds, Paul Guilfoyle and Robert Patrick. It is based on Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $113.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10. Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Andrew Bergman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Based on
- Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Striptease About?
The premise of Striptease without spoilers, adapted from Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined single mother, Erin Grant, takes a job as an exotic dancer to earn enough money to regain custody of her daughter. Her new profession plunges her into a dangerous world of secrets, lies, and unexpected alliances. Erin finds herself caught between a supportive friend and a formidable opponent, all while struggling to reclaim her life and the future of her child. The journey tests her resolve and forces her to confront difficult choices.
Striptease Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stripper
- strip club
- based on novel
- striptease
- female nudity
- exotic dancer
- stripper pole
- congressman
- undressing
- bouncer
- pole dancing
- single mother
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- large breasts
- little girl
- divorcee
- yacht
- detective
- brunette
- scandal
- woman wears a towel
- satire
- girl
- black comedy
- infatuation
- child custody
- blackmail
- mother daughter relationship
- female protagonist
- reference to meryl streep
- g string
- reference to george h.w. bush
- admirer
- bald man
- custody battle
- dressing room
- female bonding
- narcissist
- python
- sexual perversion
- sugar refinery
- tape recorded confession
- visitation
- yogurt
- african american
- arrest
- corpse
- dancing
- abduction
- judge
- wheelchair
Where to Watch Striptease
Stream it on Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Striptease Cast
Burt Reynolds leads the cast, with Paul Guilfoyle and Robert Patrick. Directed by Andrew Bergman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Bergman
Also Starring in Striptease
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Critics gave Striptease 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.
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IMDb 4.6 /10
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 3.8
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TMDB 55% User score
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Striptease Plot Summary
What happens in Striptease from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Former FBI secretary Erin Grant faces a devastating loss when she loses custody of her young daughter, Angela, to her ex-husband Darrell, a criminal whose drug addiction cost Erin her job. Determined to reclaim her daughter, Erin turns to an unexpected profession — stripping at the Eager Beaver, a Miami strip club. After eight weeks of working there, she must raise a daunting $15,000 within six weeks to fund her appeal for custody.
Meanwhile, Darrell has relocated without notifying Erin and is exploiting Angela to pilfer medical supplies from a hospital, selling them on the black market. Erin, seeking information about Darrell’s whereabouts, turns to his brother Rita for answers. A bouncer at the club named Shad keeps a protective eye on Erin as she navigates this dangerous world.
Full summary
The whole story of Striptease, scene by scene
Striptease Box Office
Striptease grossed $113.3 million worldwide. $33.1 million came from the US and Canada and $80.2 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$113.3M
- US & Canada
- $33.1M
- International
- $80.2M
Striptease Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Striptease.
How Well Do You Know Striptease?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession did Erin Grant hold before her life fell apart?
Cars in Striptease
24 cars on screen, including the 1984 Volvo DL and the 1979 Ford Econoline.
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1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1993 Land-Rover Range Rover Stretched Limousine Series I Important role
Striptease Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Стриптиз” and “Striptiz”.
- Also known as
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- Стриптиз
- Striptiz
- Striptýz
- Sztriptíz
- 脱衣舞娘
- סטריפטיז
- Στριπτίζ
- Стриптийз
- Striptizas
- 스트립티즈
- Strip-Tease
- Striptíz
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- رقص برهنه
- 素顔のままで
- สตริพทีส หัวใจนี้หยุดโลกได้
- 脫衣舞娘
- Thoát Y Vũ
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Movies Like Striptease
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stripshow, The Stripper and Stripped Naked.
Striptease FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Striptease, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Striptease?
Striptease runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Striptease released?
Striptease was released on June 28, 1996.
Who directed Striptease?
Striptease was directed by Andrew Bergman.
More films by Andrew Bergman Who is in the cast of Striptease?
Striptease stars Burt Reynolds, Paul Guilfoyle and Robert Patrick, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Striptease?
In the US, Striptease is streaming on Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Striptease make at the box office?
Striptease grossed $113.3 million worldwide ($33.1 million domestic, $80.2 million international).
How is Striptease rated?
Striptease has 4.6/10 on IMDb, 37 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Is Striptease based on a book?
Yes. Striptease is adapted from Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen.
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