The Rise of the Krays

2015

1 hr. 40 min.

Crime

Drama

Biography

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21%

100+ Ratings

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Twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray become powerful gangsters in 1960s London.

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I'm not sure why this film was made. It offered nothing new on what we already know and I even think I lost a few thousand brain cells watching it. Not that I could bare watching the whole thing it was so badly cast and badly acted. If you like listening to bad cockney gangster accents saying everything in a sarcastic, menacing tone then this is for you. Absolute waste of Netflix's storage space.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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You won't regret watching this film! I've no idea why viewers have rated this film so low (28% by the public, the critics haven't even bothered with this one). It's at least a 4 star rating for me. It's possible that a non UK audience without knowing the story of the Krays didn't identify with the film. The acting is great, Ronnie gives a chilling portrayal. The rest of the cast is very good too. No ham handed actors in this film. The story is true and compelling. Great cast, great acting, great direction, great production. I would highly recommend watching this film, you will not regret it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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It seemed pointless continuing with this film, not because it didn't hold my interest, but it was made around the same time as the The big film with Tom Hardy, how could this compare?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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the box says 'the best british gangster film ever'-ha! i liked the first version of this 1990's 'the krays' best

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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in my opinion a better movie than legend but now i have to wait till March 28 to see part 2

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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All the movie is is a blatant cash-in on the titular Brothers, and their notorious rise to power.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Zackary Adler

Director

Simon Cotton

Ronnie Kray

Kevin Leslie

Reggie Kray

Nicola Stapleton

Violet Kray

James Weber Brown

Leslie

Danny Midwinter

Leonard

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A plodding, methodical thriller that generates little to no tension and is as anti-climactic as they come, it's ironic that this two-parter does not do justice to two of England's most infamous lawbreakers.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 8, 2019

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Synopsis

Twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray become powerful gangsters in 1960s London.

Director: Zackary Adler
Executive Producer: Ken Brown, Terrence Brown, Andrew Loveday, Sean O'Kelly, David Sullivan
Screenwriter: Ken Brown, Sebastian Brown
Production Co: Saracen Films, Torn Pictures
Rating: R (Brutal Bloody Violence|Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 2, 2016

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