Once Upon a Time in America
Directed by Sergio Leone · 1984 ·
Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
Yes. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Érase una vez en América Il était une fois en Amérique Es war einmal in Amerika Era Uma Vez na América ワンス・アポン・ア・タイム・イン・アメリカ 원스 어폰 어 타임 인 아메리카 美国往事 四海兄弟
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
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Where to watch Once Upon a Time in America by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Vi Movies & TV |
| Japan | Disney+, U-NEXT |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Sky Cinema, ITVX |
| United States | Prime Video |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.3/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
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Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
Yes — Once Upon a Time in America earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, crime pick, but viewers who dislike long runtimes may want to skip it.
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.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Once Upon a Time in America: frequently asked questions
Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
Yes. Once Upon a Time in America (1984) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, 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 Once Upon a Time in America?
In the United States, Once Upon a Time in America streams on Prime Video 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: Vi Movies & TV in India; Disney+, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in South Africa; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America runs 3 hours 49 minutes (229 minutes).
What is Once Upon a Time in America rated?
Once Upon a Time in America is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, A in India, 13+ in Indonesia and R 18+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America is directed by Sergio Leone and stars Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci, Burt Young.
What is the Metascore for Once Upon a Time in America?
Metacritic's Metascore for Once Upon a Time in America is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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