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American Gigolo

1980Movie1 h 57 minR

CrimeDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic576.7Rotten Tomatoes73%50%

A sensual, slow-burning crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.

Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he's being framed. Meanwhile Michelle begins to fall in love with him.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Thriller
  • Male Escort
  • Los Angeles Setting
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Psychological Tension
  • Class Conflict
  • Suspenseful
  • 80s Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Paul Schrader
Written by
Paul Schrader
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer
Music by
Giorgio Moroder

Everyone

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Facts

February 1, 1980 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
February 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Swedish, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$53 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Miss Kitty, Karma Houdini, Film Noir +9

  • Miss Kitty
  • Karma Houdini
  • Film Noir
  • Where Everybody Knows Your Flame
  • High-Class Call Girl
  • Sliding Scale of Shiny Versus Gritty
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Your Other Left
  • Male Frontal Nudity
  • Foreshadowing
  • American Title
  • Earn Your Happy Ending

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream American Gigolo?"

Questions about American Gigolo

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Where can I stream American Gigolo?

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In the United States, American Gigolo is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is American Gigolo worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 57).

Is American Gigolo good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was American Gigolo a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$53 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $53 million worldwide, 10.5 times its budget.