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Gangs of New York

2002 · 2h 48m · Drama · History · Crime

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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…

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WHAT IT'S 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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86/100
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WORTH ITIn 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…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a conflict-driven story shaped by war and its human cost
02A substantial 168-minute commitment and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.3/10 TMDB audience score across 7,393 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York belongs in your night if you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a substantial 168-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 9/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war
02you want a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01war or combat is heavier than what you want tonight
02you do not have room for a 168-minute movie tonight
03you want to avoid a more violent watch

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required9/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Martin Scorsese portrait
Martin ScorseseDirector
Leonardo DiCaprio portrait
Leonardo DiCaprioAmsterdam Vallon
Daniel Day-Lewis portrait
Daniel Day-LewisBill 'The Butcher' Cutting
Cameron Diaz portrait
Cameron DiazJenny Everdeane
Jim Broadbent portrait
Jim BroadbentBoss Tweed
John C. Reilly portrait
John C. ReillyHappy Jack
Henry Thomas portrait
Henry ThomasJohnny Sirocco
Liam Neeson portrait
Liam Neeson'Priest' Vallon
Brendan Gleeson portrait
Brendan GleesonWalter 'Monk' McGinn
Gary Lewis portrait
Gary LewisMcGloin