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Gigi

1958 · Movie · G · 115 min · ★ 6.2 · 85% critics

ComedyRomance

In turn-of-the-century Paris, a spirited young woman is coached in high-society manners as a wealthy, picky bachelor offers a life of luxury. As expectations and romance collide, she has to decide whether to accept the glittering deal on the table or hold out for something money can’t provide.

Based on Gigi

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Details
Years
1958
Release date
1958-05-15
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
115 min
Critic score
85/100
TMDB rating
6.2/10 (348 votes)
Box office
$13,200,000
Budget
$3,300,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a glamorous, old-school Paris musical with big songs, romance, and lavish style, like An American in Paris; Not for you if uncomfortable relationship dynamics or dated attitudes ruin the charm.

Pros: catchy classic songs; lavish costumes and sets; witty, tart dialogue | Cons: uncomfortable age-gap themes; uneven pacing and length; some find it dull

Themes

  • paris, france
  • based on novel or book
  • jewelry
  • courtesan
  • musical
  • champagne
  • based on play or musical
  • coming of age
  • playboy
  • love
  • memory
  • class differences
  • +4 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1959
  • Academy AwardBest Original Musical Score · 1959
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1959
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1959
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1959
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  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1959
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1959
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1959
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Original Musical Score · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1959 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1959 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Vincente Minnelli