Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
Kernel Score: 84% · 4,378 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 2006-02-24
Runtime: 110 minutes
Is Lucky Number Slevin worth watching?
Worth watching. A man mistaken for someone else lands between two rival crime bosses. It's a twisty, stylish crime film with a great cast, and the plot rewards patience even if the dialogue is a touch too pleased with itself.
Watch it if you
- like twisty crime thrillers
- enjoy a stylish, talky gangster film
- don't mind a plot that's a bit contrived
Skip it if you
- want realistic crime drama
- dislike showy dialogue
Best for: Thriller night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Lucky Number Slevin
- Free with ads: Fawesome, VIX , Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Slevin is mistakenly put in the middle of a personal war between the city’s biggest criminal bosses. Under constant watch, Slevin must try not to get killed by an infamous assassin and come up with an idea of how to get out of his current dilemma.
Lucky Number Slevin parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Lucky Number Slevin is an R-rated crime thriller involving assassins, gangsters, and murder.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The plot revolves around hitmen, gang bosses, and murder, with an R rating reflecting intense crime violence.
- Language: Moderate — As an R-rated crime thriller, strong profanity is expected throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Lucky Number Slevin
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- Miller's Crossing (1990) — 85%: Coen gangster film with clever dialogue and double-crossing.
- L.A. Confidential (1997) — 89%: Sharp, twisty crime story.
- The Departed (2006) — 96%: Tense gangster thriller about identities and betrayal.
- Infernal Affairs (2002) — 86%: Twisty undercover thriller.
- The Boondock Saints (1999) — 81%: Violent, stylish crime story.
- Training Day (2001) — 83%: Dark crime tale with a charismatic villain.
Director
Paul McGuigan
Cast
- Josh Hartnett as Slevin
- Morgan Freeman as The Boss
- Ben Kingsley as The Rabbi
- Lucy Liu as Lindsey
- Bruce Willis as Mr. Goodkat
- Stanley Tucci as Det. Brikowski
- Mykelti Williamson as Sloe
- Peter Outerbridge as Dumbrowski
- Michael Rubenfeld as Yitzchok
- Kevin Chamberlin as Marty
Lucky Number Slevin FAQ
Is Lucky Number Slevin worth watching?
Worth watching. A man mistaken for someone else lands between two rival crime bosses. It's a twisty, stylish crime film with a great cast, and the plot rewards patience even if the dialogue is a touch too pleased with itself.
Where can I watch Lucky Number Slevin?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, VIX and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Lucky Number Slevin OK for kids?
Lucky Number Slevin is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Lucky Number Slevin is an R-rated crime thriller involving assassins, gangsters, and murder.
What movies are like Lucky Number Slevin?
If you liked Lucky Number Slevin, try Miller's Crossing, L.A. Confidential, The Departed and Infernal Affairs.