Gossip (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2000, Gossip is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Davis Guggenheim, running about 90 minutes. “Some people are dying to hear it.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. For a class project, three college students decide to invent an unfounded rumor about the most popular girl on campus. But as the rumor spreads, it begins to spiral out of control.

Who’s in it. Gossip stars Lena Headey as Cathy Jones, Joshua Jackson as Beau Edson, Kate Hudson as Naomi Preston and James Marsden as Derrick Webb, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Gossip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gossip page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gossip tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gossip (2000)?
In US, Gossip is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gossip worth watching?
Gossip holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gossip?
Gossip stars Lena Headey, Joshua Jackson, Kate Hudson, James Marsden and Norman Reedus.
When was Gossip released?
Gossip was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.