Gigli
“Life doesn't play by the rules.”
Synopsis
Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-01
Top Cast
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Ben Affleck
Larry Gigli
Jennifer Lopez
Ricki
Justin Bartha
Brian
Lainie Kazan
Mother
Missy Crider
Robin
Al Pacino
Starkman
Lenny Venito
Louis
Christopher Walken
Det. Stanley Jacobellis
Terry Camilleri
Man in Dryer
David Backus
Laundry Customer
Robert Silver
Man in Debt
Luis Alberto Martínez Barrios
Adult Care Resident
Todd Giebenhain
High School Kid #1
Brian Sites
High School Kid #2
Brian Casey
High School Kid #3
Les Bradford
High School Kid #4
David Bonfadini
High School Kid #5
Dwight Ketchum
High School Kid #6
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.1x
-$68.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Brest
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Brest
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- Gigli
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $75.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.3M
- Production Studios
- Casey Silver Productions, Revolution Studios, City Light Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Brest
Martin Brest
John Powell
Robert Elswit
Billy Weber, Julie Monroe
Casey Silver, Martin Brest, John Hardy
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Weber
Editor
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Casey Silver
Producer
Julie Monroe
Editor
Martin Brest
Director
Martin Brest
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Brest
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gigli
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gigli about?
Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.
Who directed Gigli?
Gigli was directed by Martin Brest.
Who stars in Gigli?
The principal cast of Gigli includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bartha, Lainie Kazan, Missy Crider.
When was Gigli released and how long is it?
Gigli was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gigli?
Gigli had a reported production budget of $75.6M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (0.1 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Gigli?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gigli was composed by John Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gigli?
Gigli holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).