King of New York (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, King of New York is a thriller and crime film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 103 minutes. “Not everyone who runs a city is elected.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.
Who’s in it. King of New York stars Christopher Walken as Frank White, David Caruso as Dennis Gilley, Laurence Fishburne as Jimmy Jump and Victor Argo as Roy Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, King of New York has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of New York page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of New York tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of New York (1990)?
- In US, King of New York is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King of New York worth watching?
- King of New York holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of New York?
- King of New York stars Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne, Victor Argo and Wesley Snipes.
- When was King of New York released?
- King of New York was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.