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Just a Gigolo

1978·Movie
2h 27min·R
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes33%39%
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes33%39%

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Just a Gigolo fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

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About

After World War I, a war hero returns to Berlin to find that there's no place for him--he has no skills other than what he learned in the army, and can only find menial, low-paying jobs. He decides to become a gigolo to lonely rich women.
Post-WWI BerlinMelancholy DramaSocial CritiqueTragic RomanceEconomic DesperationHistorical DramaDavid Bowie PerformanceCabaret AestheticSomber Tone

Crew

Directed by:
David Hemmings
Written by:
Ennio De Concini, Irving Caesar, Julius Brammer
Produced by:
Rolf Thiele
Composed by:
Günther Fischer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Just a Gigolo legally?

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Just a Gigolo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Just a Gigolo worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Just a Gigolo rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Just a Gigolo?

2 h 27 min

Just a Gigolo runs 2 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Just a Gigolo?

Critics33
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Just a Gigolo higher (47) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Just a Gigolo in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Just a Gigolo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Just a Gigolo in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.