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Mean Streets

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1973 | 112 min | Drama, Crime

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it made about 6 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 The Godfather Part II or A Bronx Tale, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 96 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 WGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $3 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 361K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Scorsese

  • Robert De NiroJohn 'Johnny Boy' Civello
  • Harvey KeitelCharlie Cappa
  • David ProvalTony DeVienazo
  • Amy RobinsonTeresa Ronchelli
  • Richard RomanusMichael Longo
  • Cesare DanovaGiovanni Cappa
  • Victor ArgoMario
  • George MemmoliJoey 'Clams' Scala
  • Lenny ScalettaJimmy
  • Jeannie BellDiane