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Where to watch Once Upon a Time in America (1984) tonight

Once Upon a Time in America (1984) runs 2 h 19 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.4 from 6,302 TMDB members. 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
2 h 19 min — ends 10:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Crime
Released
May 23, 1984
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 from 6,302 votes
Director
Sergio Leone
Starring
Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Plex Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America is 2 h 19 min long (139 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Once Upon a Time in America rated?
Once Upon a Time in America is rated R in the US.
Is Once Upon a Time in America a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in America?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Plex Channel (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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