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Life of a Gigolo

1998Movie1 h 41 min

DramaRomance
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3

An explicitly sexual, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

A world of forbidden passion and total abandon.

When Danielle decides to do a story on the life of a sex worker to please her boss and lover Peter, she meets Gage a professional gigolo. She quickly becomes interested in his work and starts to see a change in herself and her life.

Feels like

  • Erotic Drama
  • Psychological Transformation
  • Romantic Entanglement
  • Self-Discovery Journey
  • Adult Thematic
  • Relationship Exploration
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Sex Work Focus
  • Character-Driven

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Leland Price
Written by
David Keith Miller
Produced by
Kelley Cauthen, Nicole Visram
Music by
Nicholas Rivera

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 14, 1998 · 1 h 41 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
November 14, 1998
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Life of a Gigolo worth watching?"

Questions about Life of a Gigolo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Life of a Gigolo worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.3).

Is Life of a Gigolo good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Life of a Gigolo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.