Casino (1995)
Kernel Score: 89% · 6,407 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 1995-11-22
Runtime: 179 minutes
Is Casino worth watching?
Must-watch. Scorsese's three-hour Las Vegas story follows a casino boss, his violent friend and the woman between them. It's long and brutal, but the acting is superb and the world is detailed and believable.
Watch it if you
- love mob dramas and Scorsese
- want an epic with rich detail about how a casino works
- enjoy great performances from De Niro, Pesci and Stone
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- find three-hour films tiring
Best for: Long solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Casino
- Stream: Prime Video, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
Casino parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Casino is an R-rated crime drama depicting mob violence, drug overdose, and gambling excess in 1970s Las Vegas.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film includes murder, a car bombing, and other graphic mob violence throughout.
- Language: Strong — Rated R with frequent strong language typical of Scorsese crime films.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Cocaine use, drug abuse, and a fatal overdose are depicted as part of the story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Casino
If you liked Casino, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- GoodFellas (1990) — 92%: Scorsese's other great mob story, fast and funny and cruel
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) — 95%: Excess, greed and money told with Scorsese's energy
- The Departed (2006) — 96%: Scorsese crime drama full of betrayal
- The Godfather (1972) — 96%: The defining mob family epic
- Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — 91%: Sprawling gangster saga over decades of friendship and betrayal
- Donnie Brasco (1997) — 84%: Realistic mob drama with a slow-building trap
Director
Cast
- Robert De Niro as Sam "Ace" Rothstein
- Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna
- Joe Pesci as Nicky Santoro
- James Woods as Lester Diamond
- Don Rickles as Billy Sherbert
- Alan King as Andy Stone
- Kevin Pollak as Phillip Green
- L.Q. Jones as Pat Webb
- Dick Smothers as Senator
- Frank Vincent as Frank Marino
Casino FAQ
Is Casino worth watching?
Must-watch. Scorsese's three-hour Las Vegas story follows a casino boss, his violent friend and the woman between them. It's long and brutal, but the acting is superb and the world is detailed and believable.
Where can I watch Casino?
In the US you can stream Casino on Prime Video and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Casino OK for kids?
Casino is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Casino is an R-rated crime drama depicting mob violence, drug overdose, and gambling excess in 1970s Las Vegas.
What movies are like Casino?
If you liked Casino, try GoodFellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Departed and The Godfather.