Once Upon a Time in America (1984): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 crime drama directed by Sergio Leone, starring Robert De Niro, William Forsythe and James Hayden. It runs 3 hours 49 minutes and earned $5.5 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1985. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 49m (229 min)
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Once Upon a Time in America About?
The premise of Once Upon a Time in America without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1968, David "Noodles" Aaronson returns to New York City, reflecting on his complex past. Flashbacks reveal his early years in the Lower East Side, where he and his friends became involved in organized crime. The film explores themes of violence, loyalty, and the consequences of their actions as they navigate a dangerous world and face difficult choices that will shape their lives forever.
Once Upon a Time in America Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gangster
- prohibition
- rape
- new york city
- 1920s
- based on novel
- mafia
- 1960s
- flashback
- 1930s
- organized crime
- mob hit
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- double cross
- new york
- ambiguous ending
- criminal syndicate
- police corruption
- date rape
- crime boss
- misogyny
- misogynist
- younger version of character
- nonlinear timeline
- childhood friend
- nostalgia
- teenage boy
- coming of age
- voyeur
- rival gang
- prostitute
- sexual assault
- jewish mafia
- friendship
- memory
- betrayal by a friend
- teenage prostitute
- sex with a prostitute
- homecoming
- chauvinism
- chauvinist
- new identity
- unrequited love
- suicide
- mafia boss
- locker
- money
- toilet
- flash forward
- stabbed to death
- shot in the head
Once Upon a Time in America Cast
Robert De Niro leads the cast, with William Forsythe and James Hayden. Directed by Sergio Leone; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sergio Leone
Also Starring in Once Upon a Time in America
· 6 moreOnce Upon a Time in America Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Once Upon a Time in America 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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IMDb 8.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 84% User score
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Once Upon a Time in America Plot Summary
What happens in Once Upon a Time in America 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 this sprawling epic, Once Upon a Time in America, the narrative unfolds across three pivotal eras: 1920, 1932-3, and 1968. The story oscillates between these periods, intricately woven together to reveal a rich tapestry of life and loss.
Full summary
The whole story of Once Upon a Time in America, scene by scene
Once Upon a Time in America Box Office
Once Upon a Time in America grossed $5.5 million worldwide. $5.3 million came from the US and Canada and $153,310 (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.5M
- US & Canada
- $5.3M
- International
- $153.3K
Once Upon a Time in America Awards & Nominations
Once Upon a Time in America won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1985. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1985, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
2 wins7 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1985 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Tuesday Weld
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Direction – Sergio Leone
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Golden Globes 1985 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Sergio Leone
- Nominated Best Original Score – Ennio Morricone
Once Upon a Time in America Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Official Trailer #1 - Robert De Niro, James Woods Gangster Drama
- Trailer Once Upon A Time in America ≣ 1984 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA: (Extended Director's Cut) - Trailer - Sergio Leone, Robert De Niro
- Clip Extended Director's Cut | Mausoleum
How Well Do You Know Once Upon a Time in America?
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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In what year does Noodles Aaronson return to New York in the film?
Cars in Once Upon a Time in America
73 cars on screen, including the 1927 Henney Combination Car and the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 836.
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1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 836 Important role -
1931 Plymouth Sedan Important role -
1929 Cadillac Series 341-B Minor role
Once Upon a Time in America Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “美國往事” and “Once Upon a Time in America - DC”.
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- 美國往事
- Once Upon a Time in America - DC
- Het Gebeurde in Amerika
- Era Uma Vez na América
- Suuri gangsterisota
- C'era una volta in America
- Once Upon a Time in America Extended
- Κάποτε στην Αμερική
- Il était une fois en Amérique
- Érase una vez en América
- Dawno Temu w Ameryce
- 美国往事
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- Es war einmal in Amerika
- Однажды в Америке
- Bir Zamanlar Amerika
- Tenkrát v Americe
- Volt egyszer egy Amerika
- Once Upon a Time in America - suuri gangsterisota
- Имало едно време в Америка
- 원스 어폰 어 타임 인 아메리카
- היו זמנים באמריקה
- A fost odată în America
- Якось в Америці
- Било једном у Америци
- 四海兄弟
- ワンス・アポン・ア・タイム・イン・アメリカ
- Kartą Amerikoje
- Vtedy v Amerike
- Hi havia una vegada a Amèrica
- Nước Mỹ Một Thời
- Ondt blod i Amerika
- Bilo jednom u Americi
- روزی روزگاری در آمریکا
- เมืองอิทธิพล คนอหังการ์
- Bilo je nekoč v Ameriki, ერთხელ ამერიკაში
- Ükskord ammu Ameerikas
- 義薄雲天
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York, American Gangster and Gangs of New York.
Once Upon a Time in America FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Once Upon a Time in America, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America runs 3 hours 49 minutes (229 minutes).
When was Once Upon a Time in America released?
Once Upon a Time in America was released on June 1, 1984.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America was directed by Sergio Leone.
More films by Sergio Leone Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America stars Robert De Niro, William Forsythe and James Hayden, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Once Upon a Time in America make at the box office?
Once Upon a Time in America grossed $5.5 million worldwide ($5.3 million domestic, $153,310 international).
How is Once Upon a Time in America rated?
Once Upon a Time in America has 8.3/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 84% on TMDB.
What awards did Once Upon a Time in America win?
Once Upon a Time in America won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 1985.
Does Once Upon a Time in America have a post-credit scene?
No. Once Upon a Time in America has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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