Gideon (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, Gideon is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Claudia Hoover, running about 102 minutes. “Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.
Who’s in it. Gideon stars Christophe Lambert as Gideon Oliver Dobbs, Charlton Heston as Addison Sinclair, Carroll O'Connor as Leo Barnes and Shirley Jones as Elly Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Gideon 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 Gideon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gideon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gideon (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gideon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gideon worth watching?
- Gideon holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gideon?
- Gideon stars Christophe Lambert, Charlton Heston, Carroll O'Connor, Shirley Jones and Mike Connors.
- When was Gideon released?
- Gideon was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.