Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,220 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2010-09-19
Seasons: 5 · 56 episodes
Where to watch Boardwalk Empire
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.
Boardwalk Empire parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this Prohibition-era gangster drama includes organized crime, bootlegging, and a brothel setting.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Gangster violence including hits and revenge killings runs throughout this Prohibition-era crime drama.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — A bordello/whorehouse setting is featured as part of the historical crime world.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Bootlegging and illegal alcohol trade during Prohibition is a central plot element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Steve Buscemi as Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson
- Kelly Macdonald as Margaret Schroeder / Margaret Thompson
- Michael Shannon as Nelson Van Alden
- Shea Whigham as Elias 'Eli' Thompson
- Stephen Graham as Al Capone
- Vincent Piazza as Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Albert 'Chalky' White
- Paul Sparks as Mieczysław 'Mickey' Doyle
- Gretchen Mol as Gillian Darmody
- Jeffrey Wright as Valentin Narcisse
Boardwalk Empire FAQ
Is Boardwalk Empire good?
Boardwalk Empire has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,220 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Boardwalk Empire?
In the US you can stream Boardwalk Empire on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Boardwalk Empire OK for kids?
Boardwalk Empire is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this Prohibition-era gangster drama includes organized crime, bootlegging, and a brothel setting.
What shows are like Boardwalk Empire?
If you liked Boardwalk Empire, try Peaky Blinders, The Sopranos, Power and Godfather of Harlem.