Once Upon a Time in America
Runtime
229 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

American Movie1984Rating 8.4
📌 Available on Prime Video and Disney+ and Pluto TV🛡️ Adults 18+
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A man defined by violence and ambition returns to the streets of his youth, only to discover that the empire he built was constructed on blood and betrayal. Once Upon a Time in America peels back the layers of an unforgettable friendship fractured by circumstance and consequence, revealing how the choices we make in our hunger for power echo through decades. What emerges is a meditation on loss, mortality, and the impossible weight of living with the ghosts of who we once were.

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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
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Runtime
229 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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⭐ 81.9/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-17
IMDb8.3/10408.4K votes83
Rotten Tomatoes86%86
Metacritic75/10075
TMDB8.4/106K votes83.8
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DirectorSergio Leone
WritingLeonardo BenvenutiPiero De BernardiEnrico MedioliFranco Arcalli
CastRobert De NiroJames WoodsElizabeth McGovernJoe PesciBurt Young
ProductionClaudio ManciniArnon Milchan
MusicEnnio MorriconeFabio AncillaiItalo Cameracanna
CinematographyCarlo TafaniTonino Delli ColliSteve Baker

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💸Major flop0.18x
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💸 Major flop

Revenue collapsed far below the production cost

The release recovered less than half of its reported budget, leaving a heavy commercial shortfall.
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Major flop
The release delivered $5.5M against a reported budget of $30M resulting in a clear commercial shortfall against its production cost.
💹 Return multiple: 0.18x📈 ROI: -82%🧾 Major flop
💰Budget
$30M30 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$5.5M5.5 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
💸Commercial shortfall
-$24.5M-24.5 million USD
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💸Return multiple
0.18x0.18x
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Budget
$30M
Revenue
$5.5M
Shortfall
-$24.5M
Budget: $30M • Revenue: $5.5M • Commercial gap: -$24.5M ROI -82%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Recovered less than half of its budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: Sergio Leone

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1Where can I watch 'Once Upon a Time in America'?
The film is available on multiple streaming platforms including Prime Video, Disney+, and Pluto TV, giving you several options to watch based on your subscription.
2What is the duration of the film and is it too long?
The film is 229 minutes long (approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes), making it a lengthy cinematic work that requires dedicated time and full attention to fully appreciate.
3Who directed this film and who are the main actors?
The film is directed by Italian legend Sergio Leone and stars Robert De Niro and James Woods in leading roles, along with Elizabeth McGovern.
4What is the film's subject and what should I expect from the story?
The film tells the story of a former Jewish mobster who returns after three decades to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, finding a completely different world than the one he left, while exploring past and present.
5Is the film family-friendly or only for adults?
As a crime drama with sensitive themes and violent scenes, the film is primarily aimed at adult audiences and is not suitable for children.
6When was this film released and is it old?
The film was released in 1984 and is considered a classic in cinema history; despite its age, it maintains its artistic impact and significance.

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