American Gigolo

Where to Watch American Gigolo (1980) (Legally)

He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one.
Feb 1, 1980 US 117 min R
6.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
733 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1980), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Crime, Drama, Mystery space and is paced for about 117 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.2/10 from about 733 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

infidelity, detective, suspicion of murder, gigolo, callboy, murder, los angeles, california, gay theme

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Richard Gere
as Julian Kaye
Lauren Hutton
as Michelle Stratton
Héctor Elizondo
as Detective Sunday
Bill Duke
as Leon James
Brian Davies
as Charles Stratton
K Callan
as Lisa Williams
Tom Stewart
as Mr. Rheiman
Patricia Carr
as Judy Rheiman
David Cryer
as Lt. Curtis