2007 · movie · R · 2h 37m
American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
Is American Gangster on Netflix?
No. American Gangster (2007) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Apple TV+.
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Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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How we got to 74.9
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 43 | none |
| Recency | 94 | none |
American Gangster: common questions
Is American Gangster on Netflix?
No. American Gangster (2007) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Apple TV+.
Where can I watch American Gangster?
American Gangster (2007) is included with a Apple TV+ subscription in the US.
Is American Gangster worth watching?
It scores 74.9/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster runs 2h 37m (157 minutes).
What is American Gangster rated?
American Gangster is rated R in the US.
Who is in American Gangster?
American Gangster stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
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Availability last verified October 12, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.