The Best Movies About Escorts of All Time

Many of us enjoy movies and TV shows because they provide us with entertainment whether we watch them at home or in a cinema. There are countless genres of movies to suit the preferences of audiences across the globe. Movies about escorts have been made since the forties and fifties. The genre has continuously developed and evolved to provide entertainment and comedic relief to cinema-goers and people at home. They have also helped to shed light on all possible occupations available for both men and women. This article explains some of these movies that you can watch.

Pretty Woman

This is an award-winning romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the leading roles. The story revolves around ‘Vivian’ who is a Hollywood escort trying to make ends meet. Her life soon turns for the better when she meets ‘Edward’, a corporate raider who has recently broken up with his girlfriend. The two quickly form a bond and Edward secures her services for a week. He provides Vivian with elegant clothes so that she can accompany him to business events. She adapts to the tasks given to her and learns proper etiquette from the manager of the hotel they are staying in who is very kind to her. The two main characters end up falling in love and Edward rescues Vivian from her old life.

Risky Business

One of the most memorable films starring Tom Cruise, in his breakout role as Joel Goodson. For many movie enthusiasts, this is the film that helped make their beloved Tom Cruise the box office star he is today. Joel is left alone at home when his parents go away on a trip and he decides to have fun as he has the house to himself. He later calls Lana from a number given to him by his friend, Miles. Lana and Joel have a good time together and when he leaves to go to the bank, Lana leaves with an expensive glass egg that belongs to Joel’s mother. In an effort to retrieve it, he is faced with several obstacles including damaging his father’s car— for which he has to raise money for repairs. He does so by renting out his house to escorts and his friends. Everything eventually works out well and Joel is accepted to study at Princeton University.

The Escort

‘The Escort’ is a comedy-romantic drama that tells the story of two people who fall in love in unconventional circumstances. Natalie, a discreet private escort, just like many Brisbane escorts, and Mitch, who is a journalist, meet by chance and quickly become friends. Mitch is promised a job with a magazine but only if he is able to come up with an interesting story. He decides to write about Natalie after learning that she is more complex than he had thought. They spend a lot of time together and even visit Mitch’s family. They later fall out because of jealousy. Sometime later, Mitch completes his article and gets the job while Natalie enrolls in a master’s program and intends to start a legitimate business. They admit they love each other and start a relationship. This movie is interesting and it is very clear why it is popular.

Taxi Driver

‘Taxi Driver’ is a very popular film directed by one of the best directors in the business, Martin Scorsese. The movie stars an array of Hollywood greats, including Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster. This movie has won numerous awards including Best Picture and Best Actor. The story revolves around ‘Travis’, who takes up a job as a taxi driver in New York after being discharged from the Marines. He suffers from mental illnesses and PTSD. He falls in love with ‘Betsy’ but they later break up. Travis is agitated by the crime and illegal businesses in the neighbourhood and he takes it upon himself to clean up the city after purchasing some handguns. He saves, ‘Iris’ and others who were treated poorly by their employer. He was later forgiven for his acts and seen as a vigilante by the people.

Conclusion

There are many more escort-themed movies that are critically acclaimed and have been praised by viewers. They are just as interesting to watch and many have a complex story that led to their success. The next time you want to watch a movie, you may try any of those listed above.