American Gangster
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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Streaming now in the United States on AMC+, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Starz, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
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Frequently asked questions about American Gangster
Where can I watch American Gangster in the United States?
American Gangster is available to stream on AMC+, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Starz, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch American Gangster for free?
American Gangster streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for American Gangster?
American Gangster scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in American Gangster?
American Gangster stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Cuba Gooding Jr.. Ridley Scott is the director.
How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster runs 2h 37m (157 minutes).
When did American Gangster come out?
American Gangster was released on November 2, 2007.
Which studio made American Gangster?
American Gangster was produced by Film Rites, Imagine Entertainment, and Universal Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for American Gangster?
American Gangster was made on a budget of $100,000,000.
How much did American Gangster make at the box office?
American Gangster grossed $269,755,430 worldwide, against a budget of $100,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.