Is American Gigolo sad?

Yes. More sad than 75% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does American Gigolo end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is American Gigolo scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is American Gigolo violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is American Gigolo easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

American Gigolo

Name: American Gigolo
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1980
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Héctor Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke

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

Directed by Paul Schrader

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Freddie Fields Productions

1980117 min6.2 / 10

A stylish noir-inflected thriller about a male escort caught between professional detachment and genuine connection, while navigating suspicion and the threat of being framed for murder.

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.

Clusters

Betrayal By Insiders Doomed Romantic Obsession Romantic Psychological Thrillers Manipulative Romance American City Movies

Genres

Crime Drama Mystery

Keywords

Infidelity Detective Suspicion Of Murder Gigolo Callboy Murder Los Angeles, California Gay Theme

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is American Gigolo sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does American Gigolo end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is American Gigolo scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is American Gigolo violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is American Gigolo easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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