Once Upon a Time in America
1984, English. Directed by Sergio Leone.
Crime, passion and lust for power.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Where to watch Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 May 1984
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Enrico Medioli
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $5.5M
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What Once Upon a Time in America is based on
Once Upon a Time in America is adapted from a novel.
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Once Upon a Time in America: quick answers
What should I watch before Once Upon a Time in America?
Watch Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) and Duck, You Sucker (1971) first.
Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 6,319 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Once Upon a Time in America have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Once Upon a Time in America. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Once Upon a Time in America parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once Upon a Time in America is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Time in America on?
Once Upon a Time in America is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Time in America?
If you liked Once Upon a Time in America, try Miller's Crossing, Gotti, Cop Land.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was directed by Sergio Leone and stars Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern.
What is Once Upon a Time in America based on?
Once Upon a Time in America is adapted from a novel.