Gangster No. 1
“There can only be ONE!”
An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
Where to watch Gangster No. 1 in United States
YouTubeClick a service to open Gangster No. 1 there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Gangster No. 1 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Gangster No. 1
Gangster No. 1 is a 2000 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Paul McGuigan. The cast is led by Paul Bettany, Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on YouTube.
Gangster No. 1 was produced by Pagoda Film, NFH Films, and Film4 Productions and made in Germany and Ireland. It was released on June 9, 2000, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul McGuigan
- Writers
- Johnny Ferguson
- Release date
- June 9, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, Ireland
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Pagoda Film, NFH Films, Film4 Productions
Gangster No. 1 cast & crew
Gangster No. 1 was directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Johnny Ferguson.
The cast features Paul Bettany as Younger Gangster, Malcolm McDowell as Gangster 55, David Thewlis as Freddie Mays, Jamie Foreman as Lenny Taylor, Saffron Burrows as Karen, and Kenneth Cranham as Tommy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Dankworth, cinematography is by Adrian Biddle, and it was produced by Norma Heyman and Jonathan Cavendish.
Is Gangster No. 1 worth watching?
Gangster No. 1 holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 237 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Gangster No. 1 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gangster No. 1
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Cast of Gangster No. 1
Paul Bettany
Younger Gangster
Malcolm McDowell
Gangster 55
David Thewlis
Freddie Mays
Jamie Foreman
Lenny Taylor
Saffron Burrows
Karen
Kenneth Cranham
Tommy
Eddie Marsan
Eddie Miller
Andrew Lincoln
Maxie King
Doug Allen
Mad John
Razaaq Adoti
Roland
Johnny Harris
Derek
Cavan Clerkin
Billy
Gangster No. 1 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gangster No. 1 in United States?
Gangster No. 1 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube.
▸What language is Gangster No. 1 in?
Gangster No. 1 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gangster No. 1?
Gangster No. 1 runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Gangster No. 1 rated?
Gangster No. 1 is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 237 ratings.
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