Gabriel, a young male gigolo, works on Skid Row to send money to his mother back home. He forms the most unlikely friendship with Martha, an elderly woman and renowned author. “Peridot” breaks down the barriers and labels in a deeply ageist culture – a story that exemplifies that love and friendship know no age, race, gender, or label.
In the United States, Peridot streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.
Is Peridot worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8).
Is Peridot good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Peridot plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.