King of New York
1990, English. Directed by Abel Ferrara.
Not everyone who runs a city is elected.
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 847 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch King of New York
King of New York is streaming on fuboTV, Criterion Channel, and BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Abel FerraraDirector
- Christopher WalkenFrank White
- David CarusoDennis Gilley
- Laurence FishburneJimmy Jump
- Victor ArgoRoy Bishop
- Wesley SnipesThomas Flanigan
- Janet JulianJennifer
- Joey ChinLarry Wong
- Giancarlo EspositoLance
- Paul CalderonJoey Dalesio
- Steve BuscemiTest Tube
- Theresa RandleRaye
- Leonard L. ThomasBlood
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1990
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Nicholas St. John
- Budget
- $5.3M
- Box office
- $2.6M
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King of New York: quick answers
Is King of New York worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 847 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King of New York?
King of New York runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does King of New York have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King of New York. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King of New York parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
King of New York is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is King of New York on?
King of New York is streaming on fuboTV, Criterion Channel, and BFI Player in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of New York?
If you liked King of New York, try New Jack City, Carlito's Way, Super Fly.
Who directed King of New York?
King of New York (1990) was directed by Abel Ferrara and stars Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne.