Exit Through The Gift Shop (2010)
94%RT Audience Score: 91%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
24 wins & 31 nominations total
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a tour de force of the street art world, a film that not only captures the elusive and often misunderstood nature of the art form, but also manages to be a witty and entertaining exploration of the creative process. Banksy proves himself to be a master of both the spray can and the movie camera, weaving together a narrative that is both provocative and absorbing. The film raises important questions about what constitutes art, the power of hype to triumph over talent, and the nature of art as commodity. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in street art or the art world, and a testament to the enduring power of creativity and imagination.
Exit Through the Gift Shop is like a wild ride through the world of street art, with Banksy as our guide. It’s a documentary that’s both informative and hilarious, with plenty of sarcastic quips from the elusive artist himself. Watching the creative process of these street artists is fascinating, and the film raises some thought-provoking questions about the nature of art and its value. Plus, there are plenty of tag-and-run moments that will have you laughing out loud. Overall, it’s a must-see for anyone interested in street art or the art world in general.
Production Company(ies)
Paranoid Pictures,
Distributor
Producers Distribution Agency
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort – 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for some language
Year of Release
2010
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 27m
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Language(s):English, French
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2010 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2010
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
starring Rhys Ifans, directed by Banksy, written by Banksy, documentary, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Alex Vega, Kaleem Aftab, Ben Kenigsberg, Richard Nilsen, Rene Rodriguez, produced by Jaimie D’Cruz, MPAA rating R, street art, graffiti, Los Angeles, modern art, celebrity, underground art, Mr Brainwash, Thierry Guetta, art phenomenon, myths, hype, deflates, real, fake, celebrity, shadowy, British, graffiti, artist, cities, world, videotapes, art escapades, overlapping, blurs, microscope, original language English, executive producer Holly Cushing, executive producer James Gay-Rees, film editing Chris King
Worldwide gross: $5,386,242
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,321,985
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,060
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 798,472
US/Canada gross: $3,291,250
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,474,081
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,836
US/Canada opening weekend: $170,756
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $232,123
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,609
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Banksy – Director
Holly Cushing – Executive Producer
James Gay-Rees – Executive Producer
Jaimie D’Cruz – Producer
Chris King – Film Editing
Director(s)
Banksy
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Jaimie D’Cruz
Film Festivals
Berlin
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
24 wins & 31 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (115) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (110) | Rotten (5)
It’s light and playful, it’s interesting to see how these elusive street artists work, and it’s also satisfying to hear Banksy speak (even if his voice is disguised) because it turns out he’s sarcastic and humorous as hell (of course).
June 8, 2021
Alex Vega
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
Banksy proves that his talents extend beyond the spray can to the movie camera.
May 15, 2018
Kaleem Aftab
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Ben Kenigsberg
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The plain fact is that, on some level, it doesn’t matter whether the film is true or not. Either way, it’s fascinating. Either way, we learn a lot. Either way, it’s a great film.
June 24, 2010 | Rating: 4.5/5
Richard Nilsen
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
A provocative and absorbing exploration of what constitutes art, the creative process and the power of hype to triumph over talent.
June 23, 2010 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rene Rodriguez
Miami Herald
TOP CRITIC
It’s endlessly arguable and open for debate. At the very least, we can all agree that Banksy has found a new wall on which to plaster his art — that of the silver screen.
May 14, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It is a very well made, good archival material for street art movement, with a lot of humor: the guerrilla style, tag-and-run aesthetic brings a lot of funny, entertaining moments. It also questions the nature of art and art as commodity
March 21, 2021
Dustin Chang
Floating World
One of the most profound art documentaries in years.
September 7, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a don’t-miss high-octane entertainment for anyone interested in street art or the art world.
January 22, 2020
Felicia Feaster
Charleston City Paper
Exit Through the Gift Shop may be a back-handed self-portrait, but it serves as a clear frame for Banky’s ruthless imagination.
July 23, 2019
Brian D. Johnson
Maclean’s Magazine
As insightful as it is funny. You’ll be enthralled.
August 6, 2018
Sara Vilkomerson
People Magazine
His will to absence makes the monumental daring of his work all the more impressive, especially since it’s a pleasant kind of art that brightens the urban landscape and cheers people up.
April 23, 2018
A.S. Hamrah
n+1…
Plot
The story of how an eccentric French shop-keeper and amateur film-maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The film contains footage of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, Invader and many of the world’s most infamous graffiti artists at work.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features the elusive street artist Banksy, who also serves as the director.
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