Gotti (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Gotti is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Robert Harmon, running about 117 minutes. “The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in America. Life is good, but suspicion creeps in, and greed, rule-breaking and his high public profile all threaten to topple him.
Who’s in it. Gotti stars Armand Assante as John Gotti, William Forsythe as Sammy Gravano, Richard C. Sarafian as Paul Castellano and Frank Vincent as Robert DiBernardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Gotti has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gotti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gotti tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gotti (1996)?
- In US, Gotti is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gotti worth watching?
- Gotti holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gotti?
- Gotti stars Armand Assante, William Forsythe, Richard C. Sarafian, Frank Vincent and Anthony Quinn.
- When was Gotti released?
- Gotti was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.