Gaea Girls (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2000, Gaea Girls is a documentary film directed by Kim Longinotto, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. This fascinating documentary is based around the Japanese wrestling organisation Gaea's rural training camp, and traces, in the main, the careers of four hopefuls. In charge are two magnificent specimens, the butch champion Chigusa Nagaya, still venting her hurt at the hands of her army father as she tries to whip her surrogate daughters through the pain and commitment barriers; and her sophisticated and slightly menacing Chairman. It's a gruelling, physical film, as you would expect, but the makers don't make heavy weather of it. And it certainly disposes of any idea that the game is faked.
Who’s in it. Gaea Girls stars Chigusa Nagayo as Herself, Meiko Satomura as Herself, Yuka Sugiyama as Herself and Saika Takeuchi as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Gaea Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gaea Girls page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gaea Girls (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gaea Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gaea Girls worth watching?
- Gaea Girls holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gaea Girls?
- Gaea Girls stars Chigusa Nagayo, Meiko Satomura, Yuka Sugiyama and Saika Takeuchi.
- When was Gaea Girls released?
- Gaea Girls was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.