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Gangs of New York

2002Movie2 h 48 minR

DramaHistory
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic727.6Rotten Tomatoes72%81%

A brutally violent, epic drama movie about history and crime, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

America was born in the streets.

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.

Feels like

  • Gritty Historical Epic
  • Visceral Gang Warfare
  • Stunning Period Recreation
  • Charismatic Villain Performance
  • Brutal Revenge Drama
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Social Stratification & Immigrant Struggle
  • Operatic Violence

Cast

24 of 77

Crew

Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Written by
Steven Zaillian, Kenneth Lonergan, Jay Cocks
Produced by
Harvey Weinstein, Alberto Grimaldi
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

December 14, 2002 · 2 h 48 min · R

Released
December 14, 2002
Runtime
2 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish, Latin, Chinese
Made in
United States, Italy
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$194 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Hope Spot, Yellow Peril, The Berserker +9

  • Hope Spot
  • Yellow Peril
  • The Berserker
  • Composite Character
  • Meaningful Name
  • Achievement In Ignorance
  • I Don't Like the Sound of That Place
  • Cruel Mercy
  • Antagonist in Mourning
  • In the Name of the Moon
  • Mood Swing
  • Father to His Men

12 of 238 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Gangs of New York?"

Questions about Gangs of New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gangs of New York?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaStarz

In the United States, Gangs of New York streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Gangs of New York worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Gangs of New York good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Gangs of New York use?

Hope SpotYellow PerilThe BerserkerComposite CharacterMeaningful NameAchievement In IgnoranceI Don't Like the Sound of That PlaceCruel MercyAntagonist in MourningIn the Name of the MoonMood SwingFather to His Menand 226 more

TV Tropes lists 238 tropes for it, including Hope Spot, Yellow Peril, and The Berserker.