A Bronx Tale

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A Bronx Tale

R

1993

2h 1m

Crime

Drama

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As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero (Lillo Brancato) gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father (Robert De Niro). But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane (Taral Hicks), the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.

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Critics Consensus

A Bronx Tale sets itself apart from other coming-of-age dramas thanks to a solid script, a terrific cast, and director Robert De Niro's sensitive work behind the camera.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

A solid piece of storytelling...

Oct 11, 2022

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

A “GoodFellas” with heart, “A Bronx Tale” represents a wonderfully vivid snapshot of a colorful place and time, as well as a very satisfying directorial debut by Robert De Niro.

Nov 26, 2008

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

The decades have been kind to A Bronx Tale; years later, this is a movie that has only gotten better with age.

Jan 17, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

In stepping behind the camera for the first time, Robert De Niro hits it a home run with A Bronx Tale.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 29, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A morality tale brought off with a great amount of style and conviction.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 14, 2023

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I didn't like it... felt boring

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Filmgal G

The story is powerful! The characters intricate! The production design and cinematography; realistic and beautifully detailed! It is a wonderful film, and being De Niro's directorial debut, it stands as a true great of cinema much like Scorsese's feature film debut of Mean Streets in 1973. Even in the 21st century, these characters and narratives are still relatable, and with the growing surge of youth independence, immaturity, and irresponsibility, this film presents the honesties of life, the effect of respect and true loving responsibility, alongside the moral values that lead to true development into adulthood. This film is an undeniable great, and above all, truly personal! It will make you feel proud in understanding what it means to be an honest person; a life lesson and journey to forever grasp and cherish, from the incredible Robert De Niro; Il Maestro!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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adelyn h

I wouldn't watch it again but it definitely wasn't bad

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Alejandro E

Robert de Niro's first experiment as an actor and director is, if not extraordinary, fruitful enough. The story of a bus driver's son, torn between loyalty to his family and to the guidance of a mobster, has a lot to be said for its references to his previous work as an actor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Shandré P

What an incredible film. I watched this movie for the first time at 22 years old, a hidden gem I never heard of. Amazing storytelling and life lessons learnt from this movie. I will be giving it another watch, or maybe 5 watches. I’d give it 11/10 stars if I could

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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Kyan R

Great story, not sure why sonny had to die :(

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Synopsis

As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero (Lillo Brancato) gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father (Robert De Niro). But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane (Taral Hicks), the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.

Director: Robert De Niro
Producer: Jane Rosenthal, Jon Kilik, Robert De Niro
Screenwriter: Chazz Palminteri
Production Co: Penta Film, Price Entertainment, Silvio Berlusconi Communications, Tribeca Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.7M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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