A Bronx Tale

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A Bronx Tale

R,

1993,

2h 1m,

Crime/

Drama

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97%

35 Reviews

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93%

50,000+ Ratings

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97%

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35 Reviews

93%

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50,000+ Ratings

As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny. Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father. But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane, the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.

Critics Consensus

A Bronx Tale sets itself apart from other coming-of-age dramas thanks to a solid script, a terrific cast, and director Robert De Niro's sensitive work behind the camera.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Oct 11, 2022

A solid piece of storytelling...

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Nov 26, 2008

A “GoodFellas” with heart, “A Bronx Tale” represents a wonderfully vivid snapshot of a colorful place and time, as well as a very satisfying directorial debut by Robert De Niro.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Mar 31, 2008

A Bronx Tale is a deliciously well-observed memory piece about growing up in the '60s that marks the vital debut of director Robert De Niro.

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Jan 17, 2024

The decades have been kind to A Bronx Tale; years later, this is a movie that has only gotten better with age.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 29, 2023

4/5

In stepping behind the camera for the first time, Robert De Niro hits it a home run with A Bronx Tale.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Oct 14, 2023

3/4

A morality tale brought off with a great amount of style and conviction.

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Jan 27, 2019

The best gangster movie ever made!

Luke S

Jan 12, 2019

Worst De Niro movie of our time. Just don't. #keepitmoving

Hagrid R

Dec 4, 2018

Good performances, a good story, and good direction overcome the occasional lapses into sentimentality. Nice job.

Theodore S

Nov 22, 2018

The movie is enjoyable and does not have any blatant flaws. However I feel like it plays everything too safe and cliche to make a lasting impression. Some plot elements seem shoe horned in like the main character's romance and what happens to his friends at the end of the movie.

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Harry W

Nov 11, 2018

Not to be outdone by Scorsese, Robert De Niro makes his directing debut and boy it is a good one. A father and son relationship that evolves, the gang mentality that is introduced and the captivating lure of the streets keeps the viewer always satisfied.

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Sep 14, 2018

The whole storyline is very predictable to say the least, and all the upcoming plot unfolds in your mind quite a way before it happens. Having said that there are some strong performances that are memorable, and the location/setting is great too! Well worth a watch but don't expect any surprises at all along the way

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Chazz Palminteri

Sonny LoSpecchio

Lillo Brancato

Calogero 'C' Anello, age 17

Francis Capra

Calogero 'C' Anello, age 9

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Synopsis

As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny. Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father. But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane, the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.

Director: Robert De Niro
Producer: Jane Rosenthal, Jon Kilik, Robert De Niro
Screenwriter: Chazz Palminteri
Production Co: Penta Film, Price Entertainment, Silvio Berlusconi Communications, Tribeca Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.7M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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