American Gangster (2007)
📌 Available on Netflix and Apple TV and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
American Gangster chronicles the rise and inevitable fall of a ruthless trafficker who built an empire on ambition and ruthlessness during the turbulent seventies. A determined detective wages a relentless pursuit through the criminal underworld, determined to dismantle the operation brick by brick. As one man climbs higher toward untouchable power, another quietly tightens the noose—until the moment when two parallel lives collide in a confrontation that changes everything. It's a story about obsession, corruption, and the price of chasing power in a world where nobody truly wins.
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Supernatural mystery
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyRising and charged
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
157 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorRidley Scott
WritingSteven ZaillianMark Jacobson
CastDenzel WashingtonRussell CroweJosh BrolinChiwetel EjioforCuba Gooding Jr.
ProductionBrian GrazerRidley ScottMichael CostiganBranko Lustig
MusicMarc StreitenfeldWilliam SarokinBob Beemer
CinematographyHarris SavidesDavid LeeCraig Haagensen
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Now available through 14 official offers on 3 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot14 offers
American Gangster is currently listed across official watch options including Netflix, Apple TV and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Netflix, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 7.99 GBP on Apple TV.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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✅Strong commercial success2.7x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue exceeded the production cost by a clear margin
The release delivered a strong commercial result, with revenue clearly above the reported production budget.
Quick pulse
Strong success
💹 Return multiple: 2.7x📈 ROI: +170%🧾 Strong commercial success
💰Budget
$100M100 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$269.8M269.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
✅Commercial gap
+$169.8M+169.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
✅Return multiple
2.7x2.7x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $100M • Revenue: $269.8M • Commercial gap: +$169.8M ROI +170%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Delivered a strong return against budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Denzel Washington
Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
Eva
Ted Levine
Lou Toback
Armand Assante
Dominic Cattano
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John Ortiz
Javier J. Rivera
John Hawkes
Freddie Spearman
RZA
Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez
Alfonso Abruzzo
Ruby Dee
Mama Lucas
Idris Elba
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Director: Ridley Scott
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch American Gangster?
The film is available on three major streaming platforms: Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV. You can choose whichever platform you have access to and start watching immediately.
2What is the duration of American Gangster?
The film runs for 157 minutes, approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. It's ideal for viewers who have sufficient time to enjoy a complete crime drama.
3What is the plot of American Gangster?
Set in the 1970s, the film follows an ambitious drug trafficker who controls city streets with an iron grip, using cunning methods and unexpected channels to smuggle goods. It's a dark crime story that delves into the world of trafficking and power.
4Who directed American Gangster?
The film was directed by Ridley Scott, the renowned filmmaker. Released in 2007, it combines elements of drama and crime with a professional cinematic approach.
5Is American Gangster suitable for family viewing?
The film is a crime and drama story centered on drug trafficking, making it intended for adult audiences. It contains violent scenes and serious content that may not be appropriate for children and young teenagers.
6In which time period does American Gangster take place?
The film is set in the 1970s, a specific historical period that forms the backdrop for the story of criminal rise and struggle for power.
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