Gigi (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Gigi is a comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 116 minutes. “Thank heaven for Gigi” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A home, a motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: the most eligible and most finicky bachelor in Paris offers them all to Gigi. But she, who's gone from girlish gawkishness to cultured glamour before our eyes, yearns for that wonderful something money can't buy.
Who’s in it. Gigi stars Leslie Caron as Gilberte "Gigi", Maurice Chevalier as Honoré Lachaille, Louis Jourdan as Gaston Lachaille and Hermione Gingold as Madame Alvarez ("Mamita"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gigi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gigi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gigi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gigi (1958)?
- In US, Gigi is available to 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 Gigi worth watching?
- Gigi holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gigi?
- Gigi stars Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan, Hermione Gingold and Eva Gabor.
- When was Gigi released?
- Gigi was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.