Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

Name: Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Director: Mike Mitchell
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Rob Schneider, William Forsythe, Eddie Griffin, Arija Bareikis, Oded Fehr

1999Dir. Mike Mitchell1h 28m

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Runtime1h 28m

Released1999

Budget$17M

Box office$92.9M

DirectorMike Mitchell

About This Movie

So, 'Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo' has this strange, offbeat charm. It’s directed by Mike Mitchell, who really captures that early 2000s comedy vibe. Rob Schneider plays Deuce, a total misfit who stumbles into the gigolo scene—definitely not your typical rom-com lead. The pacing is erratic, but that just adds to its quirkiness. You get a mix of slapstick and some surprisingly heartfelt moments, especially with the oddball female clients. The practical effects can be a bit hit or miss, but they add to the film's raw, low-budget feel. Not for everyone, but it’s one of those films that embodies a certain era of comedy without really trying to fit in.

Released on DVD in 1999, later on Blu-rayFilmed mostly in California, captures a unique comedic styleFeatures a mix of practical effects and slapstick humorRob Schneider's performance is polarizing but memorable