"Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" is a 1999 American sex comedy film directed by Mike Mitchell and starring Rob Schneider.
The movie follows Deuce Bigalow, an unlucky aquarium cleaner who goes into business as a male prostitute to earn money to repair the damage he caused while house-sitting for a gigolo.
The plot follows Deuce Bigalow as he becomes entangled in a series of surreal and comedic events, including a run-in with a detective and a romantic interest in a woman named Kate. The film features a diverse cast, including Rob Schneider as Deuce Bigalow, William Forsythe as Detective Chuck Fowler, Eddie Griffin as Tiberius Jefferson "T.J." Hicks, Arija Bareikis as Kate, Oded Fehr as Antoine Laconte, Gail O'Grady as Claire, and a number of other notable actors in supporting and cameo roles.
The film was produced by Barry Bernandi and Sid Ganis, and it was the first movie released by Happy Madison Productions. The movie was shot in Orlando and features a mix of comedy and drama. The film's budget was $17 million and it grossed $92,938,755 at the box office.
Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, who found the movie to be too dumb and filled with old, tired gags, "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" remains a cult classic and has been praised for its campy humor and memorable performances. The film is available to stream on Hulu and rent or buy on various platforms.