The Irishman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2019, The Irishman is a drama, crime and history film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 209 minutes. “His story changed history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
Who’s in it. The Irishman stars Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran, Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa, Joe Pesci as Russell Bufalino and Stephen Graham as Anthony 'Tony Pro' Provenzano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Irishman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $968.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Irishman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Irishman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Irishman (2019)?
- In US, The Irishman is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Irishman worth watching?
- The Irishman holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Irishman?
- The Irishman stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Stephen Graham and Ray Romano.
- When was The Irishman released?
- The Irishman was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 209 minutes.