Al Capone: Icon (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, Al Capone: Icon is a crime and documentary film directed by John Binder, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Al Capone - The quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer, or both? To this day we are fascinated with this celebrity gangster. Americans love a bad boy; a tragic anti-hero. Al Capone is one of the originals, one of the most notorious bootleggers and gangsters of the twentieth century, believed to have personally murdered dozens of people and ordered the killing of hundreds of others. But that’s only one side of this complicated man. He was also a hugely popular public figure, dynamic and charismatic; he opened one of the nation's first soup kitchens, and was a devoted patron and guardian of jazz, giving African American musicians opportunities that they would otherwise never have had. So what made him a crime boss instead of a powerful politician?
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Al Capone: Icon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on WETA+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Al Capone: Icon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Al Capone: Icon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Al Capone: Icon (2014)?
- In US, Al Capone: Icon is available to stream on WETA+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Al Capone: Icon worth watching?
- Al Capone: Icon holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Al Capone: Icon released?
- Al Capone: Icon was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.