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Donnie Brasco

1997Movie2 h 7 minR

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic777.8Rotten Tomatoes87%89%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime movie about crime and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.

Feels like

  • Undercover Crime Drama
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Biographical Mafia Epic
  • Tense Slow-Burn Thriller
  • Masterclass Acting Duets
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Realistic Period Piece
  • Betrayal and Loyalty
  • Gritty Urban Atmosphere
  • Tragic Hero's Journey

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Mike Newell
Written by
Paul Attanasio, Richard Woodley, Joseph D. Pistone
Produced by
Barry Levinson, Mark Johnson, Louis DiGiaimo
Music by
Patrick Doyle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 27, 1997 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
February 27, 1997
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$125 million
Available in
90 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Wet Blanket Wife, The Infiltration, Planet of Steves +9

  • Wet Blanket Wife
  • The Infiltration
  • Planet of Steves
  • Seinfeldian Conversation
  • Damn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!
  • Dramatization
  • Like a Son to Me
  • Casting Gag
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Last-Second Chance
  • Composite Character
  • Historical Villain Upgrade

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Donnie Brasco?"

Questions about Donnie Brasco

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Donnie Brasco?

NetflixYouTube TVSundance NowSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Donnie Brasco streams on Netflix, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Donnie Brasco worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 77).

Will I feel good after watching Donnie Brasco?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Donnie Brasco plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Donnie Brasco a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$125 million

Yes: it cost about $35 million to make and earned $125 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Donnie Brasco use?

Wet Blanket WifeThe InfiltrationPlanet of StevesSeinfeldian ConversationDamn, It Feels Good to Be a Gangster!DramatizationLike a Son to MeCasting GagEven Evil Has StandardsLast-Second ChanceComposite CharacterHistorical Villain Upgradeand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Wet Blanket Wife, The Infiltration, and Planet of Steves.