Gia (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1998, Gia is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Michael Cristofer, running about 120 minutes. “Too beautiful to die. Too wild to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gia Carangi travels to New York City with dreams of becoming a fashion model. Within minutes of arriving, she meets Wilhelmina Cooper, a wise and high-powered agent who takes Gia under her wing. With Cooper's help and her own natural instincts, Gia quickly shoots to the top of the modeling world. When Cooper dies of lung cancer, however, Gia turns to drugs – and both she and her career begin to spiral out of control.
Who’s in it. Gia stars Angelina Jolie as Gia Carangi, Elizabeth Mitchell as Linda, Eric Michael Cole as T.J. and Kylie Travis as Stephanie - Model, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Gia has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Gia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gia (1998)?
- In US, Gia is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Gia worth watching?
- Gia holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gia?
- Gia stars Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Michael Cole, Kylie Travis and Mercedes Ruehl.
- When was Gia released?
- Gia was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.