Giving It Up (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.2

Released in 1999, Giving It Up is a comedy and romance film directed by Christopher Kublan, running about 90 minutes. “No touching, no kissing, no sex... no problem.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A womanizing New York adman attempts to identify the causes of, and find a remedy for, his so-called addiction to sex, in order to win the love of a woman he respects.
Who’s in it. Giving It Up stars Mark Feuerstein as Ralph Gagante, Ali Larter as Amber, Amy Redford as Elizabeth Brenner and Dabney Coleman as Johnathan Gallant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Giving It Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giving It Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giving It Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giving It Up (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Giving It Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Giving It Up worth watching?
- Giving It Up holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giving It Up?
- Giving It Up stars Mark Feuerstein, Ali Larter, Amy Redford, Dabney Coleman and Ben Weber.
- When was Giving It Up released?
- Giving It Up was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
