A Bronx Tale (1993)

Kernel Score: 87% · 2,771 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama, Crime

Released: 1993-10-01

Runtime: 121 minutes

Is A Bronx Tale worth watching?

Must-watch. A sharp, funny, affecting coming-of-age crime story about a boy torn between his honest bus-driver father and a charismatic mob boss. Robert De Niro's directing debut has real warmth and good lines.

Watch it if you

  • love mob movies with heart
  • enjoy coming-of-age stories
  • like strong father-figure dramas

Skip it if you

  • dislike violence and racial slurs from the period
  • want a big, sprawling crime epic

Best for: Solo night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch A Bronx Tale

  • Stream: Philo, AMC+, Kanopy, YouTube TV
  • Free with ads: Kanopy
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.

A Bronx Tale parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that A Bronx Tale is an R-rated crime drama about a boy torn between his working-class father and a neighborhood mob boss.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes gang violence, a witnessed murder, and a Molotov cocktail attack set within a 1960s mafia storyline.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like A Bronx Tale

If you liked A Bronx Tale, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • GoodFellas (1990) — 92%: A young man drawn into the mob's glamour.
  • The Godfather (1972) — 96%: The definitive crime-family drama.
  • Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — 91%: Epic, nostalgic gangster story of friends and neighbourhood.
  • Casino (1995) — 89%: Scorsese gangster saga with De Niro.
  • Mean Streets (1973) — 79%: Raw street-level story of the neighbourhood mob.
  • The Irishman (2019) — 86%: De Niro-led mob drama with a reflective look at loyalty.

Director

Robert De Niro

Cast

  • Robert De Niro as Lorenzo Anello
  • Chazz Palminteri as Sonny LoSpecchio
  • Lillo Brancato as Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)
  • Francis Capra as Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)
  • Taral Hicks as Jane Williams
  • Kathrine Narducci as Rosina Anello
  • Clem Caserta as Jimmy Whispers
  • Alfred Sauchelli, Jr. as Bobby Bars
  • Frank Pietrangolare as Danny K.O.
  • Joe Pesci as Carmine

A Bronx Tale FAQ

Is A Bronx Tale worth watching?

Must-watch. A sharp, funny, affecting coming-of-age crime story about a boy torn between his honest bus-driver father and a charismatic mob boss. Robert De Niro's directing debut has real warmth and good lines.

Where can I watch A Bronx Tale?

In the US you can stream A Bronx Tale on Philo, AMC+, Kanopy and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is A Bronx Tale OK for kids?

A Bronx Tale is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that A Bronx Tale is an R-rated crime drama about a boy torn between his working-class father and a neighborhood mob boss.

What movies are like A Bronx Tale?

If you liked A Bronx Tale, try GoodFellas, The Godfather, Once Upon a Time in America and Casino.