Donnie Brasco (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, Donnie Brasco is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Mike Newell, running about 127 minutes. “In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
Who’s in it. Donnie Brasco stars Johnny Depp as Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone, Al Pacino as Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero, Michael Madsen as Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano and Bruno Kirby as Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Donnie Brasco has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $124.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Donnie Brasco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donnie Brasco tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donnie Brasco (1997)?
- In US, Donnie Brasco is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Donnie Brasco worth watching?
- Donnie Brasco holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Donnie Brasco?
- Donnie Brasco stars Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby and James Russo.
- When was Donnie Brasco released?
- Donnie Brasco was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.