

King of New York
“Not everyone who runs a city is elected.”
A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
Where to watch King of New York in United States
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Where is King of New York streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Thrillbox Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus |
About King of New York
King of New York is a 1990 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Abel Ferrara. The cast is led by Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel.
King of New York was produced by Reteitalia and Scena International and made in Italy. It was released on July 18, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Writers
- Nicholas St. John
- Release date
- July 18, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Reteitalia, Scena International
King of New York cast & crew
King of New York was directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John.
The cast features Christopher Walken as Frank White, David Caruso as Dennis Gilley, Laurence Fishburne as Jimmy Jump, Victor Argo as Roy Bishop, Wesley Snipes as Thomas Flanigan, and Janet Julian as Jennifer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Delia, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Mary Kane and Augusto Caminito.
Is King of New York worth watching?
King of New York holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 783 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, King of New York is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch King of New York
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Cast of King of New York

Christopher Walken
Frank White

David Caruso
Dennis Gilley

Laurence Fishburne
Jimmy Jump

Victor Argo
Roy Bishop

Wesley Snipes
Thomas Flanigan

Janet Julian
Jennifer

Joey Chin
Larry Wong

Giancarlo Esposito
Lance

Paul Calderon
Joey Dalesio

Steve Buscemi
Test Tube

Theresa Randle
Raye

Leonard L. Thomas
Blood
King of New York — FAQs
▸Where can I watch King of New York in United States?
King of New York is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is King of New York on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — King of New York is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is King of New York in?
King of New York is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is King of New York?
King of New York runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is King of New York rated?
King of New York is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 783 ratings.











