Movies Like 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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How Good Is American Gangster?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Where to Watch American Gangster
Streaming, rental, and purchase options across 40+ countries.
United States
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2
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsRent
5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeBuy
8
Amazon DVD / Blu-ray
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Barnes & NobleAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomeAvailable in 137 countries
Recent Updates
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