American Gigolo

American Gigolo has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 738 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Richard Gere leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, American Gigolo earns its spot. American Gigolo treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. 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. Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1980. What makes American Gigolo hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, American Gigolo delivers. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Richard Gere's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.