Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
“The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.”
A documentary that captures the sensational trial of infamous gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, using the legal proceedings as a springboard to explore allegations of corruption within the highest levels of law enforcement. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger examines Bulger's relationship with the FBI and Department of Justice that allowed him to reign over a criminal empire in Boston for decades.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | YouTube |
About Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is a 2014 English-language crime and documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger. The cast is led by Stephen Rakes, James 'Whitey' Bulger, Tommy Donahue. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger was produced by CNN Films, RadicalMedia, and Third Eye Motion Picture Company and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 2014, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Joe Berlinger
- Release date
- January 18, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CNN Films, RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger cast & crew
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger was directed by Joe Berlinger.
The cast features Stephen Rakes as Bulger Extortion Victim, James 'Whitey' Bulger as Defendent, Tommy Donahue as Son of Victim Michael Donahue, and David Boeri as WBUR Senior Reporter.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Étienne Sauret and it was produced by Jon Kamen and Joe Berlinger.
Is Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger worth watching?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and documentary, Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
In United States, you can stream Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger on fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
Stephen Rakes
Bulger Extortion Victim
James 'Whitey' Bulger
Defendent
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger in United States?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is streaming on fuboTV, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger on fuboTV?
Yes — Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger in?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger rated?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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