American Gigolo
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About American Gigolo
American Gigolo is a 1980 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Paul Schrader. The cast is led by Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
American Gigolo was produced by Paramount Pictures and Freddie Fields Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 1, 1980, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $53 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Writers
- Paul Schrader
- Release date
- February 1, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $53 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions
American Gigolo cast & crew
American Gigolo was directed by Paul Schrader and written by Paul Schrader.
The cast features Richard Gere as Julian Kaye, Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton, Héctor Elizondo as Detective Sunday, Nina van Pallandt as Anne, Bill Duke as Leon James, and Brian Davies as Charles Stratton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giorgio Moroder, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Freddie Fields.
Is American Gigolo worth watching?
American Gigolo holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 733 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, American Gigolo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Gigolo
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Cast of American Gigolo
Richard Gere
Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
Detective Sunday
Nina van Pallandt
Anne
Bill Duke
Leon James
Brian Davies
Charles Stratton
K Callan
Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart
Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr
Judy Rheiman
David Cryer
Lt. Curtis
Carole Cook
Mrs. Dobrun
Carol Bruce
Mrs. Sloan
American Gigolo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Gigolo in United States?
American Gigolo is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is American Gigolo on fuboTV?
Yes — American Gigolo is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is American Gigolo in?
American Gigolo is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Swedish, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Gigolo?
American Gigolo runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is American Gigolo rated?
American Gigolo is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 733 ratings.
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