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Three college roommates, Derrick (James Marsden), Jones (Lena Headey) and Travis (Norman Reedus), create a class project on gossip. They decide to start a rumor stating that Naomi Preston (Kate Hudson), who has openly admitted she is saving herself for marriage, was seen at a crowded college party having sex with her boyfriend, Beau (Joshua Jackson). They aim to track the rumor to see how it spreads and evolves, but they are shocked when Naomi promptly accuses Beau of rape.
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Gossip drags on far beyond its entertainment value.

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Edward Lawrenson Sight & Sound 12/02/2002
Predictable at every turn, glossy but stagy, and full of unengaging, underdeveloped characters, Gossip too is 'all just words'. Go to Full Review
Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune 11/06/2002
3/4
A taut second half in which the plot turns back on itself in some surprising twists makes up for the lethargic first half. Go to Full Review
Rick Groen Globe and Mail 03/19/2002
2/4
All style and no substance. Go to Full Review
Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal 10/28/2023
1.5/4
The college kids in Gossip live unreal lives in an unreal world and deal with unreal problems. We watch them destroy themselves in a remarkably unreal fashion, and I still think we're supposed to feel sorry for them. Go to Full Review
Rachel West That Shelf 12/31/2019
Replace the flip phones with iPhones, the word-of-mouth hallway gossip with retweets, and the salacious storyline could work just as well for today's audience. Go to Full Review
Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
2/5
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Jelisije J Mar 16 You think you know where this movie is going, but believe you me you don't and that whats great about this film. Its well acted and unpredictable that left me happy at the end of the day. See more Regina P 04/24/2024 So many recognizable names in this story. Wacky setup. Predictable. But sure, not a waste of time when you're looking to waste time. See more Melissa L @Agent99 04/12/2024 Once again, people seem to have no taste. This was a most excellent movie with a perfect ending. Don't pay attention to the low ratings. I recommend it. See more Steve D 02/06/2023 No one is developed enough to care about them. See more 06/28/2018 Nothing about this film is suspenseful or intriguing and everything about is obvious. See more 02/26/2018 meeehhh the guy from Blade Runner is here but whatever See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Three college roommates, Derrick (James Marsden), Jones (Lena Headey) and Travis (Norman Reedus), create a class project on gossip. They decide to start a rumor stating that Naomi Preston (Kate Hudson), who has openly admitted she is saving herself for marriage, was seen at a crowded college party having sex with her boyfriend, Beau (Joshua Jackson). They aim to track the rumor to see how it spreads and evolves, but they are shocked when Naomi promptly accuses Beau of rape.
Director
Davis Guggenheim
Producer
Bobby Newmyer, Jeffrey Silver
Screenwriter
Gregory Poirier, Gregory Poirier, Theresa Rebeck
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Village Roadshow Prod., Warner Brothers, Outlaw Productions, NPV Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Brief Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 21, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.1M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, DTS, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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