Gia (1998)
Kernel Score: 80% · 804 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 1998-01-31
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch Gia
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
Gia parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Gia is an R-rated biography depicting drug addiction, the AIDS epidemic, and the toll of the modeling industry.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — As a biography about a top model, it involves nudity and sexual content typical of the R rating and fashion-world setting.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — The film centers on the main character's descent into serious drug addiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Michael Cristofer
Cast
- Angelina Jolie as Gia
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Linda
- Eric Michael Cole as T.J.
- Kylie Travis as Stephanie
- Louis Giambalvo as Joe Carangi
- John Considine as Bruce Cooper
- Scott Cohen as Mike Mansfield
- Edmund Genest as Francesco
- Mercedes Ruehl as Kathleen Carangi
- Faye Dunaway as Wilhelmina Cooper
Gia FAQ
Is Gia good?
Gia has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 804 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gia?
In the US you can stream Gia on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gia OK for kids?
Gia is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Gia is an R-rated biography depicting drug addiction, the AIDS epidemic, and the toll of the modeling industry.
What movies are like Gia?
If you liked Gia, try Maurice, Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop, Doing Life and Leaving Las Vegas.