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Project Gio (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Project Gio is a 2019 comedy directed by Bas van Teylingen, starring Rienus Krul as Johan, Vincent Visser and Niek Roozen. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $906,649 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 25/100.

worldwide gross
$906.6K
Echo Score
25
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Project Gio (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Project Gio About?

The premise of Project Gio without spoilers.

After his parents leave on vacation, Youtuber Gio throws a housewarming party in his new home, which quickly spirals out of control, resulting in a fire that damages half the house. Gio now has just two weeks to secretly repair the damage while maintaining his online video presence and pretending everything is normal.

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Cast & crew

Project Gio Cast & Characters

Rienus Krul leads the cast as Johan, with Vincent Visser as Peter and Niek Roozen as Sammie. Directed by Bas van Teylingen; 15 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Project Gio Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 25/100, strongest in sensory experience (35) and weakest in art & craft (15).

25 /100

Project Gio Echo Score Breakdown

Project Gio is received as a largely unsuccessful effort, with the majority of reviewers highlighting fundamental flaws across the board. Critics repeatedly cite uninspired direction, weak acting, a derivative plot, and a lack of engaging sensory elements, suggesting the film fails to meet basic cinematic standards. A solitary, enthusiastic comment praises the film as a “masterpiece,” but this outlier does not alter the dominant negative consensus. Consequently, the overall impression is markedly low.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 15

    The film’s art and craft aspects are judged to be subpar by most reviewers. Observations point to a lazy execution, with no specific praise for cinematography, production design, or editing, implying a lack of visual ambition. The absence of any commendation in this area reinforces the perception of a poorly constructed presentation. Overall, the artistic execution is deemed weak.

  • Character & Emotion 20

    Character work in Project Gio receives predominantly negative feedback, especially concerning acting quality. Multiple reviewers describe the performances as terrible and unconvincing, though one note acknowledges a single actor’s competence. The general criticism suggests shallow characterisation and inadequate emotional resonance. In sum, the character and performance elements are considered largely deficient.

  • Story & Flow 25

    Story and narrative structure are widely criticized as clichéd and uninspired. Reviewers highlight a stilted script, lack of originality, and a plot that “stinks,” indicating poor coherence and engagement. While a solitary reviewer claims the film is emotionally powerful, this view is isolated. Overall, the storytelling is regarded as weak and unappealing.

  • Sensory Experience 35

    Sensory experience receives limited commentary, but the prevailing negative tone suggests deficiencies in soundtrack, sound design, and visual style. No reviewer praises these components, and the general perception is that the film fails to deliver a compelling auditory or visual atmosphere. Consequently, the sensory dimension is assessed as below average.

  • Rewatch Factor 20

    Rewatch potential is inferred to be low based on the overall negative sentiment. Critics advise against viewing the film, indicating little desire for repeat engagements. Although one reviewer expresses personal enthusiasm, this enthusiasm does not reflect broader audience sentiment. As a result, the film’s replay value is considered minimal.

Box office

Project Gio Box Office

Project Gio grossed $906,649 worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$906.6K

International
$906.6K

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FAQ

Project Gio FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Project Gio, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Project Gio?

Project Gio runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Project Gio released?

Project Gio was released on December 5, 2019.

Who directed Project Gio?

Project Gio was directed by Bas van Teylingen.

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Who is in the cast of Project Gio?

Project Gio stars Rienus Krul as Johan, Vincent Visser as Peter and Niek Roozen as Sammie, among 15 credited actors.

How much did Project Gio make at the box office?

Project Gio grossed $906,649 worldwide.

Does Project Gio have a post-credit scene?

No. Project Gio has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Project Gio in?

The original language of Project Gio is Dutch.

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