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Gia

1998·Movie
2h 0min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor2

World

A real life story, the mind, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Too beautiful to die. Too wild to live.

Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
Biographical DramaModeling WorldDrug AddictionTragic StoryIntense Character Study70s & 80s AestheticPsychological DepthEmotional DeclineRaw & UnflinchingLGBTQ+ Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gia

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Where can I stream Gia legally?

Gia is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gia worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gia rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is Gia?

2 h 0 min

Gia runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Gia based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gia?

Critics88
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Gia higher (88) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Gia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gia?

93ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBR+79

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gia in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gia use?

Aloof Dark-Haired GirlShameless Fanservice GirlRape as DramaDrugs Are BadJerkassBe Careful What You Wish ForBroken AceBisexual Love TrianglePublic ExposureDescent into AddictionLove TriangleBreak the Haughtyand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Gia, including Aloof Dark-Haired Girl, Shameless Fanservice Girl, Rape as Drama.