Gangs of New York

2002 | 168 min | Drama, History, Crime

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.3/10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Have you seen it?

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.3/10 from 7K viewers
AwardsStrong
1 win, 9 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture
Box office & staying powerSolid
$194 million worldwide on a $100 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
1.2 million Wikipedia readers in the past year