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Gigi

1958·Movie
1h 55min·G

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Gigi fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Thank heaven for Gigi

A home, a motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: the most eligible and most finicky bachelor in Paris offers them all to Gigi. But she, who's gone from girlish gawkishness to cultured glamour before our eyes, yearns for that wonderful something money can't buy.
Musical RomanceComing-of-Age StoryParisian High SocietyNostalgic CharmClass ConflictSophisticatedGlamorousOld Hollywood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gigi

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Where can I stream Gigi legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Gigi worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gigi rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Gigi?

1 h 55 min

Gigi runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Gigi based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gigi?

Critics86
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Gigi higher (86) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Gigi a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$13 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Gigi in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gigi?

29ARATBEBOBRCHCLCOCRDEDKECESFI+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gigi in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gigi use?

High-Class Call GirlHe Who Must Not Be SeenCanon ForeignerPretty in MinkFourth-Date MarriageAdaptation Dye-JobDisappeared DadScreen-to-Stage AdaptationPygmalion PlotLessons in SophisticationCostume PornRule of Symbolismand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Gigi, including High-Class Call Girl, He Who Must Not Be Seen, Canon Foreigner.