Mean Streets (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1973, Mean Streets is a drama and crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 111 minutes. “You don't make up for your sins in church. You do it in the streets...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.
Who’s in it. Mean Streets stars Robert De Niro as John 'Johnny Boy' Civello, Harvey Keitel as Charlie Cappa, David Proval as Tony DeVienazo and Amy Robinson as Teresa Ronchelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Mean Streets has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mean Streets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mean Streets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mean Streets (1973)?
- In US, Mean Streets is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mean Streets worth watching?
- Mean Streets holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mean Streets?
- Mean Streets stars Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson and Richard Romanus.
- When was Mean Streets released?
- Mean Streets was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.