A French Gigolo (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2008, A French Gigolo is a drama and romance film directed by Josiane Balasko, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Marco leads a double life. As Marco, he is a construction worker but rich ladies craving sexual excitation know him as Patrick. As Marco he is married to Fanny, an ambitious young woman who has opened her own hairdressing salon in partnership with her friend Rosalie. Marco/Patrick is not a male prostitute at heart: in fact he does the job in order to support his wife's business. Which doesn't prevent Judith, an elegant tele-shopping presenter who buys his services, from falling in love with him. But when Fanny learns what Marco does and with whom, she first gets mad but soon starts interfering in their affair.
Who’s in it. A French Gigolo stars Josiane Balasko as Irene, Isabelle Carré as Fanny, Nathalie Baye as Judith and Catherine Hiegel as Maggy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, A French Gigolo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A French Gigolo page.
If you liked it. Fans of A French Gigolo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A French Gigolo (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A French Gigolo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A French Gigolo worth watching?
- A French Gigolo holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A French Gigolo?
- A French Gigolo stars Josiane Balasko, Isabelle Carré, Nathalie Baye, Catherine Hiegel and Éric Caravaca.
- When was A French Gigolo released?
- A French Gigolo was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.