# Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-america-1984/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Sergio Leone |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 229 min |

## Quick answer

Once Upon a Time in America (1984) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #90 (8.3/10) — Once Upon a Time in America remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Sergio Leone.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #90 (8.3/10) — Once Upon a Time in America remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.

## Cast

Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci, Burt Young, Tuesday Weld, Treat Williams, Danny Aiello, Richard Bright, James Hayden

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: KlikFilm
India: Vi Movies & TV
Turkey: Disney+, TV+, HBO Max
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Disney+, U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?**
Once Upon a Time in America holds a 82% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #90 (8.3/10) — Once Upon a Time in America remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Once Upon a Time in America about?**
A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.

**Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?**
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was directed by Sergio Leone.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Once Upon a Time in America?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Metascore (79/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in America?**
Once Upon a Time in America is on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on KlikFilm in Indonesia; on Vi Movies & TV in India; on Disney+, TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Disney+, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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