American Gigolo
Seen it?1980 | 117 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 11 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Long Goodbye, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$53 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 258K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Schrader
- Richard GereJulian Kaye
- Lauren HuttonMichelle Stratton
- Héctor ElizondoDetective Sunday
- Nina van PallandtAnne
- Bill DukeLeon James
- Brian DaviesCharles Stratton
- K CallanLisa Williams
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- Patricia CarrJudy Rheiman
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