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

The Times (UK)

A solid piece of storytelling...

Oct 11, 2022

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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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David Ansen

Newsweek

A Bronx Tale is a deliciously well-observed memory piece about growing up in the '60s that marks the vital debut of director Robert De Niro.

Mar 31, 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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Sara S

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/25

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Mr. S

This is the truth of life—how choices define who you become.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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Maddox G.

Great and unique take on the famous story Romeo and Juliet

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Johnathan S.

Do I need to say anything?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Darren P

One of my favorite All time movies 🍿 not just a classic but legendary one of the greats

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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Rory C

Not a typical gangster movie with De niro, but that makes it all the more memorable with great story telling and a poinent theme, one of my favourites and a perfect Sunday film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Calogero 'C' Anello, age 9

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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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