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Gigi

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Gaston (Louis Jourdan) is a restless Parisian playboy who moves from one mistress to another, while also spending time with Gigi (Leslie Caron), a precocious younger friend learning the ways of high society. The platonic relationship between Gaston and Gigi changes, however, when she matures, but the possibility of something lasting seems unlikely since he won't commit to one woman. Gigi refuses to be anyone's mistress, however, and Gaston must choose between her and his carefree lifestyle.
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Critics Consensus

It may not be one of Vincente Minnelli's best, but the charming and flawlessly acted Gigi still offers enough visual and musical treats to satisfy.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 07/06/2022
Vincente Minnelli directed, in a confident, confectionery style. Go to Full Review Jonas Mekas Village Voice 04/19/2022
Gigi has more imaginative use of cinema than all our recent pseudo-realist movies put together. Go to Full Review Philip K. Scheuer Los Angeles Times 03/25/2022
Gigi calls for all the carefree superlatives in the reviewer's usually begrudged lexicon: captivating, delightful, charming, touching, exhilarating. Go to Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Jul 30
4.5/5
For nearly 70 years, Vincente Minnelli's "Gigi" has been delighting audiences with its delightful & charming romantic tale, which features wonderful music & songs, a marvelous ensemble, and stunning costumes, art direction, and cinematography. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/18/2025
2.5/4
After an enchanting two-thirds of a movie, Gigi not only loses its fizzle but also ceases making narrative sense. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap 11/13/2023
4/5
A gorgeous and colorful Parisian romp, though the musical that won the 1958 Oscar for Best Picture hasn't aged particularly well, especially in its gender dynamics. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Christian K @ckacar Jul 17 New apex contender for worst best picture winner ever. Pretentious and creepy. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 5 Success in 1 hour and 56 minutes. The worldwide gross is $13,208,725.00 over a $3,300,000.00 budget. See more Will G @Wgoodeve 02/24/2025 A great musical. It was about a young woman living in Paris. She was being taught how to be fancy and was going to be in an arranged marriage. The outfits were nice and the scenes of Paris were great. See more Russ G @RT78760655 02/11/2025 Modern audiences are right to condemn this for its utter objectification of women, especially teens. Times have changed, and to say this hasn't aged well is an understatement. "Thank Heaven for little girls," indeed. See more Lon C @RT27652192 12/20/2024 Gigi truly deserved winning all 9 of its Oscar nods. The mystery is why none of its four principal actors received a nomination. Leslie Caron should have been nominated for Best Lead Actress. Changes are, Maurice Chevalier would have gotten a supporting nod if he hadn't received top billing along with Caron and Louis Jourdan. Hermione Gingold really should have gotten a supporting nod, as well. And Jourdan is spot on as Gaston. See more David W @RT91245001 10/12/2024 Gigi features an intriguing premise that offers visually pleasing portrayals of Belle Époque Paris. While the musical pieces are well integrated into the film and story, I found them to largely be unmemorable. This was unfortunate, as the production team’s focus on the musical aspect took precedence over plot and character development. Despite its impressive awards and being featured in the National Film Registry, it’s not to my taste. I would only watch this again in certain circumstances. See more Read all reviews
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Vincente Minnelli

Director

Leslie Caron

Gigi

Maurice Chevalier

Honore Lachaille

Louis Jourdan

Gaston Lachaille

Hermione Gingold

Madame Alvarez

Eva Gabor

Liane d'Exelmans

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Gigi

The film's stars Leslie Caron (left) and Louis Jourdan (right). Arthur Freed's musical production of "Gigi" stars Leslie Caron as Gigi and Louis Jourdan as Gaston Lachaille. Pictured clockwise: Louis Jourdan, Leslie Caron, Hermoine Gingold (seated right) and Maurice Chevalier (seated left). Leslie Caron stars in the title role in the musical "Gigi." Gigi (1958) Gigi (1958) View more photos

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Synopsis Gaston (Louis Jourdan) is a restless Parisian playboy who moves from one mistress to another, while also spending time with Gigi (Leslie Caron), a precocious younger friend learning the ways of high society. The platonic relationship between Gaston and Gigi changes, however, when she matures, but the possibility of something lasting seems unlikely since he won't commit to one woman. Gigi refuses to be anyone's mistress, however, and Gaston must choose between her and his carefree lifestyle.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Producer
Arthur Freed
Screenwriter
Alan Jay Lerner, Colette
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
G
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 1958, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)