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The Krays

1990Movie1 h 59 minR

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic706.8Rotten Tomatoes82%81%

A brutally violent, tense drama movie about crime and history.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

When people are afraid of you... you can do anything. Remember that.

Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.

Feels like

  • British Gangster Film
  • London Crime
  • Violent & Gritty
  • Biographical Drama
  • Psychological Tension
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • 1960s Setting
  • Family & Loyalty

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Peter Medak
Written by
Philip Ridley
Produced by
Ray Burdis, Paul Cowan
Music by
Michael Kamen

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Facts

April 27, 1990 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
April 27, 1990
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$62 million
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Krays?"

Questions about The Krays

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Where can I stream The Krays?

fuboTVMGM+Philo

In the United States, The Krays streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Krays worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 70).

Will I feel good after watching The Krays?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.