Variety
1985, English. Directed by Bette Gordon.
Christine watches men watch women
A young woman becomes obsessed with pornography and the mysterious rich patrons of the Times Square porn theater where she works selling tickets.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Snoozefest
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5.4/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Variety
Variety is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bette GordonDirector
- Sandy McLeodChristine
- Richard M. DavidsonLouie
- Luis GuzmánJose
- Will PattonMark
- Nan GoldinNan
- Mark Boone JuniorBusiness Manager / Porn Customer
- Cookie MuellerWoman in Bar
- Suzanne FletcherWoman in Bar
- Spalding GrayVoice on answering machine (voice)
- Peter RizzoDriver
- Lee TuckerProjectionist
- Norma RodriguezWoman in Bar
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1985
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jerry Delamater, Peter Koper, Kathy Acker
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Variety: quick answers
Is Variety worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Variety?
Variety runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Variety have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Variety. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Variety parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Variety is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Variety on?
Variety is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Variety?
If you liked Variety, try The Girl in the Book, TalhotBlond, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.
Who directed Variety?
Variety (1985) was directed by Bette Gordon and stars Sandy McLeod, Richard M. Davidson, Luis Guzmán.