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Gangs of New York

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 2002 ·

Short answer

Is Gangs of New York worth watching?

Yes. Gangs of New York (2002) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (81%) responded more warmly than critics (73%). See the 4 inputs.

74%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

73% Editorial Rating
81% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 48m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · R (Canada) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Daniel Day-Lewis , Cameron Diaz , Jim Broadbent , John C. Reilly , Henry Thomas , Liam Neeson , Brendan Gleeson , Gary Lewis , Stephen Graham
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+
Language
English

Also known as Pandillas de Nueva York Gangues de Nova York ギャング・オブ・ニューヨーク 갱스 오브 뉴욕 纽约黑帮 紐約黑幫 New York Çeteleri จอมคนเมืองอหังการ์

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Gangs of New York by country

Country Streaming on
India Netflix, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Japan Netflix, U-NEXT
Malaysia Lionsgate Play
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Wavve
Turkey TV+
United States fuboTV, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (73/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (81%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Gangs of New York worth watching?

Yes — Gangs of New York earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Scorsese’s Five Points epic — DiCaprio’s Amsterdam Vallon faces Day-Lewis’s Bill the Butcher in Civil War-era New York.

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Audiences (81%) responded more warmly than critics (73%).

What is Gangs of New York about?

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

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Gangs of New York: frequently asked questions

Is Gangs of New York worth watching?

Yes. Gangs of New York (2002) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Gangs of New York?

In the United States, Gangs of New York streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

What is Gangs of New York rated?

Gangs of New York is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, R in Canada and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly.

What is the Metascore for Gangs of New York?

Metacritic's Metascore for Gangs of New York is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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