Once Upon a Time in America
“Crime, passion and lust for power.”
A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in America in United States
Can I watch Once Upon a Time in America in United States? Once Upon a Time in America isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Once Upon a Time in America there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is Once Upon a Time in America streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus, AMC Channels Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Disney Plus, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 English-language drama and crime film directed by Sergio Leone. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern. It has a runtime of 3h 49m. Viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 6100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Once Upon a Time in America was produced by Embassy International Pictures, PSO, and The Ladd Company and made in United States of America and Italy. It was released on May 23, 1984, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Writers
- Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Enrico Medioli
- Release date
- May 23, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Embassy International Pictures, PSO, The Ladd Company
Once Upon a Time in America cast & crew
Once Upon a Time in America was directed by Sergio Leone and written by Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, and Enrico Medioli.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Noodles, James Woods as Max, Elizabeth McGovern as Deborah, Joe Pesci as Frankie, Burt Young as Joe, and Tuesday Weld as Carol.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Tonino Delli Colli, and it was produced by Claudio Mancini and Arnon Milchan.
Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in America holds an audience score of 8.4/10 from 6,122 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 3h 49m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Once Upon a Time in America is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Once Upon a Time in America
Robert De Niro
Noodles
James Woods
Max
Elizabeth McGovern
Deborah
Joe Pesci
Frankie
Burt Young
Joe
Tuesday Weld
Carol
Treat Williams
Jimmy O'Donnell
Danny Aiello
Police Chief Aiello
Richard Bright
Chicken Joe
James Hayden
Patsy
William Forsythe
Cockeye
Darlanne Fluegel
Eve
Once Upon a Time in America — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in America in United States?
Once Upon a Time in America is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Once Upon a Time in America in?
Once Upon a Time in America is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Hebrew, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America runs 3 hours 49 minutes (229 minutes).
▸What is Once Upon a Time in America rated?
Once Upon a Time in America is rated R. It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 6,122 ratings.
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