---
title: "MaXXXine"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/maxxxine-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1023922
imdb_id: "tt22048412"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 1551
content_rating: "R"
---

# MaXXXine (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/maxxxine-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

MaXXXine is a 2024 film set in the environment of 1980s Hollywood. The narrative centers on Maxine Minx, an adult film star who is also an aspiring actress. After working in the adult film industry, she finally secures her big break in the mainstream acting world. The story takes a dark turn as a mysterious killer begins stalking various starlets throughout Hollywood. As the investigation into these crimes unfolds, a trail of blood emerges that threatens to expose the sinister past of the protagonist. The film explores the intersection of her professional ambitions and the violent events occurring in her surroundings. By combining the setting of the Hollywood film industry with a slasher-style mystery, the movie follows Maxine as she attempts to navigate her career while dealing with the looming threat of the killer. The plot focuses on the tension between her public aspirations and the private secrets that risk coming to light amidst the ongoing string of murders in the city.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An adult film star in 1980s Hollywood gets her big break while a killer stalks starlets."

### Why Watch
- follows an ambitious adult film star seeking her big break
- features a mysterious killer stalking Hollywood starlets

### Caveats & Content Note
- a trail of blood threatens to reveal a sinister past
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains horror elements, violence, and mature themes related to the adult film industry.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, gritty, thrilling, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ti West
- **Networks / Studios**: A24, Motel Mojave, Access Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mia Goth** as *Maxine Minx*
- **Elizabeth Debicki** as *Elizabeth Bender*
- **Moses Sumney** as *Leon*
- **Michelle Monaghan** as *Detective Williams*
- **Bobby Cannavale** as *Detective Torres*
- **Halsey** as *Tabby Martin*
- **Lily Collins** as *Molly Bennett*
- **Giancarlo Esposito** as *Teddy Knight, Esq.*
- **Kevin Bacon** as *John Labat*
- **Charley Rowan McCain** as *Maxine Miller*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in 1980s Hollywood.

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
The main character is an adult film star and aspiring actress.

### Q: What threatens the main character?
A mysterious killer stalks starlets and a trail of blood threatens to reveal her past.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is classified as a horror movie.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 07/05/2024 in the US.

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