The Escort (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, The Escort is a comedy film directed by Denis Langlois, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In this melodramatic French Canadian comedy-drama, a sexy male escort sashays into the living room and life of a gay man and proves to be the catalyst for turmoil. Until Steve showed up to strip as a birthday present, the life of lovers Jean-Marc and Phillipe had settled into a comfortable but passionless rut. Jean-Marc is alone at the time and has sex with Steve. Later that night, Steve tries to change a light bulb and falls, causing his friends to jump to the conclusion that he tried to kill himself. Soon Phillipe too gets involved with Steve. Finding Steve a tonic to his doldrums, Phillipe begins pursuing a real relationship with him. Steve then proves to be a troubled character who is involved secretly with another man who has been diagnosed with HIV. The problem stems from the fact that the mystery lover is none other than Phillipe's dearest friend. Matters are complicated by Nathalie -- who secretly loves Phillipe -- and by his recently divorced mother.
Who’s in it. The Escort stars Paul-Antoine Taillefer as Philippe, Eric Cabana as Jean-Marc, Robin Aubert as Steve and Patrice Coquereau as Christian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Escort has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escort page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escort tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escort (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Escort change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Escort worth watching?
- The Escort holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Escort?
- The Escort stars Paul-Antoine Taillefer, Eric Cabana, Robin Aubert, Patrice Coquereau and Jasmin Roy.
- When was The Escort released?
- The Escort was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.