American Gigolo (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, American Gigolo is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 117 minutes. “He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he's being framed. Meanwhile Michelle begins to fall in love with him.
Who’s in it. American Gigolo stars Richard Gere as Julian Kaye, Lauren Hutton as Michelle Stratton, Hector Elizondo as Detective Sunday and K Callan as Lisa Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, American Gigolo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $52.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium 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 American Gigolo page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Gigolo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Gigolo (1980)?
- In US, American Gigolo is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 American Gigolo worth watching?
- American Gigolo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Gigolo?
- American Gigolo stars Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, K Callan and Carole Cook.
- When was American Gigolo released?
- American Gigolo was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.