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Gangs of New York (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Gangs of New York (2002) movie poster

Gangs of New York is a 2002 historical drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz. It is inspired by The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury and Russell Shorto. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes and earned $193.8 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It won 5 awards from 32 nominations, among them 10 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
worldwide gross
$193.8M
awards won
5
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Gangs of New York (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 47m (167 min)
Director
Martin Scorsese
Genres
Drama , History , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Miramax Films
Budget
$100M
Inspired by
The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury and Russell Shorto
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Gangs of New York About?

The premise of Gangs of New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in 1860s New York, the story follows Amsterdam Vallon, who seeks revenge against William Cutting, the powerful gang leader responsible for his father's death. Emerging from prison, Amsterdam finds himself in the dangerous Five Points neighborhood, where he must carefully balance his desire for justice with the need for self-preservation. He fights to establish a place for the Irish community within the harsh and violent landscape of the city.

Gangs of New York Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gangster
  • new york city
  • political corruption
  • butcher
  • torture
  • police officer killed
  • lower east side manhattan
  • civil unrest
  • social discontent
  • unrest
  • violent outburst
  • revenge
+38 more
  • violence
  • immigrant
  • riot
  • blood splatter
  • title at the end
  • five points new york
  • firearm
  • evil man
  • gore
  • speech
  • shooting
  • organized crime
  • garrote
  • barber
  • stabbed in the side
  • shot in the head
  • public execution
  • pool of blood
  • brawl
  • blood on shirt
  • epic
  • no title at beginning
  • no opening credits
  • shot to death
  • mercy killing
  • gang warfare
  • razor
  • murder
  • army
  • gang violence
  • head butt
  • racism
  • knife throwing
  • fistfight
  • american civil war
  • knife
  • looting
  • stabbing
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Cast & crew

Gangs of New York Cast

Daniel Day-Lewis leads the cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz. Directed by Martin Scorsese.

From the director

More from Martin Scorsese

More films directed by Martin Scorsese, best-rated first: Goodfellas, The Irishman, Mean Streets and Raging Bull.

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Ratings

Gangs of New York Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Gangs of New York 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Plot

Gangs of New York Plot Summary

What happens in Gangs of New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1846, Lower Manhattan’s Five Points is the backdrop for an escalating territorial conflict between the “Natives,” who are born in the United States, and the newly arrived Irish Catholic immigrants. This clash comes to a head in Paradise Square, where the Natives are led by the notorious Bill the Butcher Cutting, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, a Protestant fighting for the rights of those he believes are true Americans. Opposing him is the head of the Irish gang known as the Dead Rabbits, called Priest Vallon, played by Liam Neeson. The two factions engage in a brutal battle that concludes with Bill killing Vallon in front of his young son, Amsterdam.

Full summary

The whole story of Gangs of New York, scene by scene

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Box office

Gangs of New York Box Office & Budget

Gangs of New York grossed $193.8 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $77.8 million came from the US and Canada and $116 million (60%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$193.8M

1.9× its budget

US & Canada
$77.8M
International
$116M
Budget
$100M
US & Canada 40% Rest of the world 60%
Awards

Gangs of New York Awards & Nominations

Gangs of New York won 5 awards from 32 nominations, among them 10 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2003, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.

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Videos

Gangs of New York Trailers & Videos

11 videos: 1 trailer and 10 clips.

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Official Trailer
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gangs of New York?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Gangs of New York Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Gangs de Nueva York” and “Les gangs de New York”.

Also known as
  • Gangs de Nueva York
  • Les gangs de New York
  • Նյու Յորքի ավազակախմբերը
  • Банды Нью-Йорка
  • New York Çeteleri
  • Gangs de Nova Iorque
  • New York bandái
  • Gangi Nowego Jorku
  • Gangy New Yorku
  • 纽约黑帮
  • Банде Њујорка
  • Οι Συμμορίες της Νέας Υόρκης
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  • כנופיות ניו-יורק
  • 갱스 오브 뉴욕
  • عصابات نيويورك
  • Bandele din New York
  • Gangues de Nova York
  • Банди Нью-Йорка
  • Бандите на Ню Йорк
  • 紐約黑幫
  • Pandillas de Nueva York
  • ギャング・オブ・ニューヨーク
  • Ņujorkas bandas
  • จอมคนเมืองอหังการ์
  • Bande New Yorka
  • Niujorko Gaujos
  • Băng Đảng New York
  • 紐約風雲, ნიუ-იორკის ბანდები
  • دارودسته‌های نیویورکی
  • New Yorgi jõugud
  • Tolpe New Yorka

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FAQ

Gangs of New York FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Gangs of New York, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).

When was Gangs of New York released?

Gangs of New York was released on December 20, 2002.

Who directed Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York was directed by Martin Scorsese.

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Who is in the cast of Gangs of New York?

Gangs of New York stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz.

How much did Gangs of New York make at the box office?

Gangs of New York grossed $193.8 million worldwide ($77.8 million domestic, $116 million international) on a budget of $100 million.

How is Gangs of New York rated?

Gangs of New York has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

What awards did Gangs of New York win?

Gangs of New York won 5 awards from 32 nominations, including Best Director – Motion Picture at the Golden Globes 2003.

Does Gangs of New York have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Gangs of New York has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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