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Gotti

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1996 | 117 min | Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Emmy, though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Marathon Man or Cop Land, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in America. Life is good, but suspicion creeps in, and greed, rule-breaking and his high public profile all threaten to topple him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special. Also nominated for 6 more Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 133K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Harmon

  • Armand AssanteJohn Gotti
  • William ForsytheSammy Gravano
  • Frank VincentRobert DiBernardo
  • Vincent PastoreAngelo Ruggiero
  • Anthony QuinnNeil Dellacroce
  • Richard C. SarafianPaul Castellano
  • Dominic ChianeseJoe Armone
  • Robert MirandaFrank DeCicco
  • Scott CohenGene Gotti
  • Raymond SerraFrank LoCascio