Gomorrah (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Gomorrah is a 2009 crime drama directed by Matteo Garrone, starring Toni Servillo, Gianfelice Imparato and Salvatore Abruzzese. It is partly based on Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano and Virginia Jewiss. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $34.9 million worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics' Choice 2009. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Matteo Garrone
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- IFC Films
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- No No extra scene
What Is Gomorrah About?
The premise of Gomorrah without spoilers, adapted from Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano and Virginia Jewiss. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within Naples’ criminal underworld, the Camorra’s pervasive influence shapes every aspect of life. The film explores the complex relationships between crime bosses, corrupt officials, and ordinary citizens, revealing how power and money fuel a cycle of violence. Through five interconnected stories, the narrative exposes the brutal realities of survival within this harsh environment, where dreams of a normal life remain elusive for most. It’s a stark portrayal of a society both fabricated and deeply ingrained in tradition.
Gomorrah Themes & Keywords
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- female full frontal nudity
- true crime
- mafia
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- five stories
- camorra
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- opening action scene
- breasts
- weapons cache
- submachine gun
- mac 10
- desert eagle
- glock 17
- m 16
- ak 47
- uzi
- blood splatter
- title at the end
- toxic waste dumping
- vagina
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- stripper
- rival gang
- gun cache
- contract bidding
- dead body
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- new york city
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- destroyed statuary
- buried weapons
- voice box vibrator
- cancer
- set up
- men's bathroom
- peaches
- crucifix
- traitor
- horniness
- male female relationship
- rear nudity
- mirror
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- shot through a car window
Where to Watch Gomorrah
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Gomorrah Cast
Toni Servillo leads the cast, with Gianfelice Imparato and Salvatore Abruzzese. Directed by Matteo Garrone.
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Director Matteo Garrone
Gomorrah Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gomorrah 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 69% User score
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Gomorrah Plot Summary
What happens in Gomorrah from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Naples in 2004, a tense feud erupts between the Di Lauro Camorra clan and the secessionists, led by Raffaele Amato, setting off a web of consequences that touches many lives. The film threads together five interwoven stories against this backdrop of violence, loyalty, and survival, showing how ordinary people are pulled into a world ruled by fear, money, and retribution.
Full summary
The whole story of Gomorrah, scene by scene
Gomorrah Box Office
Gomorrah grossed $34.9 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $33.3 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $33.3M
Gomorrah Awards & Nominations
Gomorrah earned 4 award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics' Choice 2009. The 4 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
4 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Spirit Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
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BAFTA 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Golden Globes 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
Gomorrah Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer US Trailer [Subtitled]
Cars in Gomorrah
31 cars on screen, including the 1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 and the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg I Typ 7L.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 Important role -
2007 Volkswagen Touareg I Typ 7L Important role -
Hanomag 55 C Minor role -
Honda SH Minor role
Gomorrah Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Гоморра” and “고모라”.
- Also known as
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- Гоморра
- 고모라
- 娥摩拉：罪惡之城
- Giữa Muôn Trùng Tội Ác
- ゴモラ
- Gomorra: Új kiadás
- Γόμορρα
- Gomorrha - Reise in das Reich der Camorra
- Гомор
- Gomora
- גומורה: המאפיה של נאפולי
- 格莫拉
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- 娥摩拉罪惡之城
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Movies Like Gomorrah
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Camorra (A Story of Streets, Women and Crime), Camorra and Contraband.
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Gomorrah FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Gomorrah, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gomorrah?
Gomorrah runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Gomorrah released?
Gomorrah was released on February 13, 2009.
Who directed Gomorrah?
Gomorrah was directed by Matteo Garrone.
More films by Matteo Garrone Who is in the cast of Gomorrah?
Gomorrah stars Toni Servillo, Gianfelice Imparato and Salvatore Abruzzese.
Where can I watch Gomorrah?
In the US, Gomorrah is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Gomorrah make at the box office?
Gomorrah grossed $34.9 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $33.3 million international).
How is Gomorrah rated?
Gomorrah has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Gomorrah based on a book?
Yes. Gomorrah is partly adapted from Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano and Virginia Jewiss.
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