# Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-america-1984/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Sergio Leone |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 229 min |

## Quick answer

Once Upon a Time in America (1984) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #90 (8.3/10) — Once Upon a Time in America remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Sergio Leone.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #90 (8.3/10) — Once Upon a Time in America remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci, Burt Young, Tuesday Weld, Treat Williams, Danny Aiello, Richard Bright, James Hayden

## Common questions

**Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?**
Once Upon a Time in America holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #90 (8.3/10) — Once Upon a Time in America remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Once Upon a Time in America about?**
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.

**Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?**
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) was directed by Sergio Leone.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Once Upon a Time in America?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in America?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Once Upon a Time in America page for current options.

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