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Once Upon a Time in America
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sergio Leone. With Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Once Upon a Time in America.
MoviHero lists May 23, 1984 as the release date for Once Upon a Time in America. Sergio Leone is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert De Niro as Noodles, James Woods as Max, Elizabeth McGovern as Deborah, Joe Pesci as Frankie. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 23, 1984
GenresDrama · Crime
Runtime2h 19m
DirectorSergio Leone
CastRobert De Niro as Noodles, James Woods as Max, Elizabeth McGovern as Deborah, Joe Pesci as Frankie
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Once Upon a Time in America runs 2h 19m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.4/10 from 6,301 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Stereotypical Sergio Leone film with endless waitings and sight crossings.”
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“Told by way of a really potent (and well scored by Morricone) retrospective, this sits us down and takes us through a forty year period…”
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“It's an excellent film, which proves the importance of good post-production, and how bad editing can ruin the whole thing.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDeborahDeborah appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide otherNoodlesNoodles appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide otherEveEve appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide otherCarolCarol appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide otherPatsyPatsy appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide otherFrankieFrankie appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide otherMaxMax appears in Once Upon a Time in America (1984).Open character guide
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