Gangster No. 1 (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2000, Gangster No. 1 is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Paul McGuigan, running about 103 minutes. “There can only be ONE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
Who’s in it. Gangster No. 1 stars Paul Bettany as Younger Gangster, Malcolm McDowell as Gangster 55, David Thewlis as Freddie Mays and Jamie Foreman as Lenny Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Gangster No. 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gangster No. 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gangster No. 1 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gangster No. 1 (2000)?
- In US, Gangster No. 1 is available to rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gangster No. 1 worth watching?
- Gangster No. 1 holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gangster No. 1?
- Gangster No. 1 stars Paul Bettany, Malcolm McDowell, David Thewlis, Jamie Foreman and Saffron Burrows.
- When was Gangster No. 1 released?
- Gangster No. 1 was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.