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title: "House of Gucci"
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fi1m_score: 58
critics_score: 61
critics_reviews: 29
published: "2026-10-03T02:10:53.624027+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-03T02:10:54.312077+00:00"
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# House of Gucci (2021)

Directed by Ridley Scott · 2h 38m · Drama, Crime, History

## Identity

House of Gucci

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/house-of-gucci
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** house-of-gucci
- **IMDb ID:** tt11214590
- **TMDB ID:** 644495
- **Wikidata ID:** Q105549749
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11214590/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/644495, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105549749

**Fi1m score: 58** · Critics 61 from 29 reviews

*In a sentence:* Lady Gaga deserves a shorter film and fewer men doing voices

> Lady Gaga is compelling in Ridley Scott’s uneven family drama. Extravagant clothes and occasional laughs cannot disguise thin motives, competing acting styles and a middle stretch that takes too long to get anywhere.

## Synopsis

Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) pursues her ambitions among the Guccis, a family whose name is attached to a luxury-goods business. Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) faces disinheritance by his father, while Aldo Gucci (Al Pacino), Rodolfo Gucci (Jeremy Irons) and Paolo Gucci (Jared Leto) form the family around him. Patrizia wants to secure her place among them. But the company brings its own contests for power, and her personal hopes become difficult to separate from the struggle over who gets to control the business.

## Review

Ridley Scott’s *House of Gucci* is intermittently entertaining and much too slow. It treats the Gucci family as tragic figures, then invites us to laugh at them without doing enough to explain their behaviour. Lady Gaga gives Patrizia Reggiani enough conviction to suggest that the combination could work. At 158 minutes, however, it gives us too much time to wonder why the actors seem to be following different instructions.

Lady Gaga is persuasive because her character’s calculation does not make every emotion look false. She conveys ambition with an openness that allows us to take her seriously, even when the surrounding film seems ready to snigger. We can believe that she means what she says and still recognise how carefully she chooses to say it. Adam Driver keeps Maurizio Gucci comparatively restrained, providing useful resistance to her force. Neither actor, though, can supply all the reasons for the characters’ behaviour that the writing leaves out.

Jared Leto’s Paolo Gucci makes that unevenness hard to ignore. His exaggerated delivery asks for a laugh so insistently that it interrupts our interest in the person speaking. Al Pacino, as Aldo Gucci, and Jeremy Irons, as Rodolfo Gucci, offer different degrees of theatrical authority, but the director does too little to make these contrasting approaches work together. The accents need not be accurate to be amusing. The problem is how often we find ourselves listening to the performance of a word rather than what the character is trying to say.

Dariusz Wolski photographs the luxury with enough care that we understand its attraction even when the people become tiresome. Arthur Max’s production design makes the family’s wealth clear, though it tells us less about the people who possess it. Janty Yates’s extravagant costumes are more useful: they make vanity visible without requiring another conversation about status. The clothes remain enjoyable when the drama stalls, and their excess suits the exaggerated performances better than the solemn writing does.

Roberto Bentivegna and Becky Johnston’s screenplay is less effective at making the business disputes matter. We were bored by those discussions, because all that talking leaves the motives so thin. Claire Simpson’s editing allows the middle stretch to drag, dwelling on the company’s affairs without making us more curious about the people conducting them. Harry Gregson-Williams’s music supplies some of the dramatic pressure missing from the exchanges, but the effect is temporary: the conversations still tell us too little about the characters.

A family melodrama can survive outrageous acting if the resentments are clear. Here, Ridley Scott has the cast and the scale, but too much behaviour goes unexplained for the serious passages to hurt. The comedy suffers too, because the film keeps restraining itself just when a little more extravagance might be welcome. Its flashes of amusement and Lady Gaga’s commitment are worth acknowledging, but they do not justify every detour through the family business. Give it an evening only if a strong central performance and an extravagant wardrobe are enough.

*Fi1m score 58, published 3 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

The consensus on House of Gucci is mixed, though most critics find some entertainment in its fashion-world melodrama. Praise centres on Lady Gaga, whose performance as Patrizia gives even several hostile reviews something to admire. Critics repeatedly credit her with making the character’s ambition compelling and sustaining interest when the storytelling falters. The extravagant costumes and heightened performances also win approval, particularly among those who enjoy the film’s camp humour.

The reviews range widely, from enthusiastic approval to outright dismissal. Reservations cluster around the length, sagging pace and uncertain shifts between serious drama and farce; some critics enjoy that friction, while others find the film too restrained to deliver the excess it promises. Jared Leto is a particular dividing point: Empire finds his oversized performance wildly entertaining, while The Guardian regards it as overdone. Even among admirers, there is little agreement about how successfully the film holds together.

## Straight answers

**Is House of Gucci worth watching?**

*House of Gucci* is worth considering for Lady Gaga’s performance and the extravagant costumes, but we score it 58 for its slow, uneven family drama. At 158 minutes, the thin motives, competing acting styles and drawn-out business discussions make it difficult to recommend unless those attractions are enough.

**How long is House of Gucci, and what is it rated?**

*House of Gucci* runs 2h 38m. It is a drama and crime film.

**Where can I watch House of Gucci in Iceland?**

*House of Gucci* is not on any streaming or rental service in Iceland at the moment. It is available in 49 other countries; change your country at the top of the page to see where. Availability is checked daily.

**How violent or frightening is House of Gucci, and is it suitable for children?**

*House of Gucci* has a UK 15 certificate, so it is not suitable for children under 15. That classification signals material intended for older teenagers and adults, but we cannot give a more specific warning about violence or frightening scenes from the family power struggles described in our review.

**How does House of Gucci compare to The Little Foxes?**

*House of Gucci* is the looser, more uneven family drama; we recommend [*The Little Foxes*](https://film.one/film/the-little-foxes) for a colder, more exact treatment of relatives who treat affection as negotiable and money as the only reliable bond. Gaga and the extravagant wardrobe offer reasons to consider the Gucci film, while the young romance is the reservation attached to *The Little Foxes*.

**What should I watch after House of Gucci?**

After *House of Gucci*, try [*The Little Foxes*](https://film.one/film/the-little-foxes) (1941, Fi1m 85): A family treats affection as negotiable and money as the only reliable bond. Then [*I Am Love*](https://film.one/film/i-am-love) (2009, Fi1m 81): Wealthy family life and disruptive desire, with the visual luxury put to work; and [*The Favourite*](https://film.one/film/the-favourite) (2018, Fi1m 87): Social climbing and spite, with a firmer grip on when cruelty becomes funny.

### Reviews we read (29)

- **Evening Standard**, Charlotte O'Sullivan (5/5): The critic finds the film smart, funny, camp and thoroughly entertaining. She particularly praises Lady Gaga’s witty, shape-shifting performance and exuberant sense of fun. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/house-of-gucci-film-review-lady-gaga-adam-driver-b967604.html)
- **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (Critics Pick): Gleiberman finds the film an absorbing, sophisticated drama about power, though it is not the campy spectacle some might expect. He especially praises Lady Gaga’s performance for revealing both Patrizia’s ambition and her underlying sincerity. [Read](https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-adam-driver-al-pacino-jared-leto-ridley-scott-1235112936/)
- **IndieWire**, David Ehrlich (B+): Ehrlich finds the film a shrewd, divided satire whose tension between camp and seriousness gives it bite, though its blunt direction grows wearying. He singles out Lady Gaga’s vivid, controlled performance as the film’s defining strength. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-1234680909/)
- **Little White Lies**, Hannah Strong (3/4/3): The review finds the film entertaining and often interesting, despite its length and shaky accents. It praises Lady Gaga’s performance and the sumptuous costume design, while singling out Jared Leto’s distracting turn as a weak spot. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/house-of-gucci)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Justin Chang (80/100, inferred): Chang finds the film canny, engrossing and stylishly attuned to the overlap of luxury and tackiness. He particularly praises Lady Gaga’s coldly electrifying performance as Patrizia Reggiani. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-11-22/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-adam-driver-jared-leto)
- **Sight and Sound** (80/100, inferred): The critic finds the film a thoroughly enjoyable, operatic tragi-comic triumph. They single out Lady Gaga’s mesmerising performance and praise Salma Hayek’s scene-stealing comic delivery. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/house-gucci-tragi-comic-triumph-operatic-proportions)
- **The i Paper**, Christina Newland (75/100, inferred): Newland calls it a gloriously trashy, chaotic film whose faults help make it an entertaining cult classic. She singles out Lady Gaga’s commanding performance as Patrizia for making the film hypnotic despite its flaws. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-jared-leto-accent-adam-driver-uk-cinema-release-1313771)
- **The Guardian**, Mark Kermode (70/100, inferred): Kermode finds the film entertaining but sometimes ridiculous, and says it falls short of the camp classic its trailer promised. He praises Lady Gaga for steering a steely path through the madness, while criticizing Jared Leto’s over-the-top performance. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/nov/28/house-of-gucci-review-ridley-scott-lady-gaga-al-pacino-jared-leto)
- **Empire**, Alex Godfrey (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the film an infectious, bizarre bit of fun, though its operatic story feels strangely undramatic. They single out the oversized performances, especially Jared Leto’s wildly entertaining turn. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/house-of-gucci/)
- **Radio Times**, Patrick Cremona (65/100, inferred): The review finds the film flawed but fun, with plenty to relish. It specifically notes pacing issues and tonal inconsistency. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/house-of-gucci-review/)
- **Screen Daily**, Fionnuala Halligan (64/100, inferred): The accessible standfirst frames the film as a heightened step into the world of Italian luxury goods. It singles out the murderous world and high-heeled style, but the review’s full verdict is unavailable. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/house-of-gucci-review/5165336.article)
- **The New York Times** (64/100, inferred): The page was inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict cannot be determined. No specific praise or complaint could be verified. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/movies/house-of-gucci-review.html)
- **The AV Club**, Katie Rife (C+): Rife finds the melodrama entertaining in flashes but too restrained and meandering to achieve the camp spectacle it promises. She singles out Lady Gaga’s magnetic performance and extravagant wardrobe, while criticizing the weak script and slow middle stretch. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/house-of-gucci-never-reaches-camp-nirvana-even-with-la-1848097731)
- **Time Out**, Helen O’Hara (3/5): The review finds the film an enjoyable, high-camp drama. It singles out Lady Gaga as the best thing in the film. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/house-of-gucci-2021)
- **Total Film**, Neil Smith (3/5): Smith finds the film a flashy, trashy guilty pleasure, though its bombast and tonal missteps blunt its impact. He praises the extravagant performances and lavish fashion, especially Jared Leto’s comic turn as Paolo. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/house-of-gucci-review/)
- **Vulture**, Alison Willmore (55/100, inferred): Willmore finds the film entertaining but shapeless, with its promise exceeding its execution. She singles out Lady Gaga as wildly watchable, saying the film works best when it centers on Patrizia. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/movie-review-house-of-gucci-starring-lady-gaga.html)
- **Slant Magazine**, Derek Smith (2/4): The critic finds the film a straight-laced, incoherent slog that fails to deliver the melodramatic crime drama its story promises. He singles out Jared Leto’s campy Paolo as a rare source of vitality. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-adam-driver-ridley-scott/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney (30/100, inferred): Rooney finds the film muddled, overlong, and tonally inconsistent, though entertainingly camp in places. He singles out Lady Gaga’s magnetic performance as its main source of energy. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/house-of-gucci-lady-gaga-1235049472/)
- **The New Yorker**, Richard Brody (20/100, inferred): Brody finds the film hollow and style-challenged, criticizing its shallow storytelling and missed social and psychological depth. He praises Lady Gaga’s exuberant, commanding performance as the chief force that sometimes lifts the movie above its limitations. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/house-of-gucci-reviewed-lady-gaga-steals-a-style-challenged-yarn-of-the-fashion-world)
- **NME** (82/100, inferred): The review finds the film chaotic but wildly entertaining, blending high fashion, high camp and tragedy. It singles out Lady Gaga’s bravura performance, while noting the film’s tonal unevenness. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-adam-driver-3101847)
- **Collider**, Matt Goldberg (B-): Goldberg finds the film uneven and unsure whether to play its story straight or as a farce. He praises Jared Leto’s wildly entertaining performance, while faulting the thin characterizations and unclear motivations. [Read](https://collider.com/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-jared-leto/)
- **/Film**, Chris Evangelista (7/10): The critic finds the film entertaining but uneven, and thinks its clash of prestige drama and trashy soap opera holds it back. Lady Gaga’s performance and the cast’s exaggerated accents provide much of the amusement. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/667355/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-does-her-best-dracula-voice-in-ridley-scotts-wicked-satire-of-the-rich-and-clueless/)
- **Paste**, Brianna Zigler (7.0/10): The review finds the film entertaining and sumptuous, though overlong and weakened by sagging pacing. It singles out Lady Gaga’s beguiling, theatrical performance as its greatest strength. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/ridley-scott/house-of-gucci-review)
- **Consequence**, Clint Worthington (50/100, inferred): Worthington presents the film as a mixed tug-of-war between camp and crime drama. He singles out its lavish fashion-world style, while questioning its Italian authenticity. [Read](https://consequence.net/2021/11/house-of-gucci-review/)
- **Den of Geek**, David Crow (2.5/5): Crow finds the film unwieldy and ultimately boring, despite its potential for a campy tragedy. He praises Lady Gaga’s commanding performance and Scott’s painterly visual detail. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/house-of-gucci-review-ridley-scott-lady-gaga-movie/)
- **Digital Spy**, Ian Sandwell (30/100, inferred): The review finds the film dry and uneven, with the murder largely an afterthought. It praises Lady Gaga’s screen presence but says her performance cannot overcome the dull business-focused story. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a38329316/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga/)
- **Eye for Film**, Andrew Robertson (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the film overlong and inconsistent, with its historical details and theatrical flourishes undermining its impact. He praises Lady Gaga’s powerhouse performance but says it cannot carry the film on its own. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/house-of-gucci-2021-film-review-by-andrew-robertson)
- **The Wrap**, Alonso Duralde (25/100, inferred): The critic finds the film dull and tentative, despite its potential to become a camp classic. Jared Leto’s performance stands out as unforgettable, whether it is the best or worst of his career. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/house-of-gucci-film-review-lady-gaga-adam-driver/)
- **The Ringer**, Adam Nayman (20/100, inferred): Nayman finds the film a shapeless, shallow piece of designer trash, with performances that often overwhelm it. He praises Adam Driver’s restrained work but faults the indifferent style and Jared Leto’s distracting excess. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2021/11/24/movies/house-of-gucci-review-lady-gaga-jared-leto-ridley-scott)

## Details

- **Director:** Ridley Scott
- **Director:** Ridley Scott
- **Screenplay:** Becky Johnston, Roberto Bentivegna
- **Story:** Becky Johnston
- **Cinematography:** Dariusz Wolski
- **Editor:** Claire Simpson
- **Music:** Harry Gregson-Williams
- **Production design:** Arthur Max
- **Costume design:** Janty Yates
- **Producer:** Mark Huffam, Ridley Scott, Giannina Facio
- **Cast:** Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani; Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci; Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci; Jeremy Irons as Rodolfo Gucci; Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci; Jack Huston as Domenico De Sole; Salma Hayek as Pina Auriemma; Alexia Murray as Silvana Reggiani
- **Runtime:** 2h 38m
- **First release (the UK):** 9 November 2021
- **Genres:** Drama, Crime, History
- **Budget:** $75 million
- **Box office:** $153 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGNnpVKxV6s

## Where to watch in Iceland

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## If you liked this

- *The Little Foxes* (1941), Fi1m 85: A family treats affection as negotiable and money as the only reliable bond. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-little-foxes.md)
- *The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant* (1972): Fashion and possessiveness in a confined space, with nowhere for vanity to hide.
- *I Am Love* (2009), Fi1m 81: Wealthy family life and disruptive desire, with the visual luxury put to work. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/i-am-love.md)
- *The Favourite* (2018), Fi1m 87: Social climbing and spite, with a firmer grip on when cruelty becomes funny. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-favourite.md)
- *Succession* (2018), Fi1m 88: Family business conducted as prolonged emotional warfare, with sharper motives and better insults. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/tv/succession.md)

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