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A Bronx Tale

1993·Movie
2h 1min·R
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Coming of Age10
  • Pathos9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Growing up, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

One man lives in the neighborhood, another man owns it. A devoted father battles the local crime boss for the life of his son.

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.
Nostalgic Period DramaPowerful Coming-of-Age StoryIconic Ensemble CastItalian-American Cultural PortraitEmotional Family DynamicsScorsese's Personal MemoirVivid 1960s AtmosphereMelancholic yet Hopeful ToneSharp Dialogue and Character StudyCrime as Backdrop to Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Bronx Tale

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Where can I stream A Bronx Tale legally?

A Bronx Tale is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Kanopy, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Bronx Tale worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Bronx Tale rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Bronx Tale?

2 h 1 min

A Bronx Tale runs 2 h 1 min.

Is A Bronx Tale based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Bronx Tale?

Critics89
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 89 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see A Bronx Tale much the same way.

Was A Bronx Tale a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

What language is A Bronx Tale in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Bronx Tale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Bronx Tale in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Bronx Tale use?

Reasonable Authority FigureDamn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!Lonely at the TopBig "NO!"Ax-CrazyHolding HandsBullying a DragonAsshole VictimEven Evil Has StandardsThe '60sSecret Test of CharacterOpposed Mentorsand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for A Bronx Tale, including Reasonable Authority Figure, Damn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!, Lonely at the Top.