Gangs of New York

R

Released Dec 20, 2002

2h 48m

History

Drama

List

73%

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215 Reviews

81%

Audience Score

250,000+ Ratings

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

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Critics Consensus

Though flawed, the sprawling, messy Gangs of New York is redeemed by impressive production design and Day-Lewis's electrifying performance.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

One of the most provocative films from Hollywood in recent times.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 4, 2019

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

It's a punishing piece of work, this Gangs of New York. Spectacular, brilliant, but punishing-basically, one long brawl...

Apr 10, 2018

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Barbara Ellen

Times (UK)

The visuals are strong, while the central narrative is weak (a disastrous combination for a long movie). Worst of all, Gangs of New York achieves far too little while trying much too hard.

Jan 2, 2018

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

What makes “Gangs of New York” so frustrating is that the bones of a great film are visible.

Rated: 6/10

Oct 1, 2023

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

I didn't like the fight scenes in this film. It doesn't fit together very well.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 18, 2021

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

It did have some interesting characters and cool shots with the opening scene. It is definitely one of my least favorite Scorsese films.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 18, 2021

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Jesica E

I find myself watching this movie every year. Not a New Yorker nor history buff but this movie makes you cherish a time and place you never thought you’d miss.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Francesco P

Great Movie and incredible performance of DD Lewis.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Erik B

A gritty tale of strife between classes/peoples and the rippling effect on 1860's New York. Overly dramatic, but incredibly watchable.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Mortal

Extremely confusing character arks and plot. Honestly after a while you don't really care about what happens. I did understood the goal of Di caprio, but the Butcher was honestly an very boring character.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Heidar F

One of the best i can still watch it 100 more times

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Les N

Very Hollywood like. The Irish accents are laughable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Martin Scorsese

Director

Leonardo DiCaprio

Amsterdam Vallon

Daniel Day-Lewis

Bill "The Butcher" Cutting

Cameron Diaz

Jenny Everdeane

Liam Neeson

"Priest" Vallon

Jim Broadbent

William "Boss" Tweed

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Synopsis

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

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Alberto Grimaldi, Harvey Weinstein
Screenwriter: Jay Cocks, Jay Cocks, Kenneth Lonergan, Steven Zaillian
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Initial Entertainment Group
Rating: R (Language|Intense Strong Violence|Nudity|Sexuality)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2017
Runtime: 2h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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