Bugsy (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1991, Bugsy is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 134 minutes. “Glamour was the disguise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York gangster Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel takes a brief business trip to Los Angeles. A sharp-dressing womanizer with a foul temper, Siegel doesn't hesitate to kill or maim anyone crossing him. In L.A. the life, the movies, and most of all strong-willed Virginia Hill detain him while his family wait back home. Then a trip to a run-down gambling joint at a spot in the desert known as Las Vegas gives him his big idea.
Who’s in it. Bugsy stars Warren Beatty as Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel, Annette Bening as Virginia Hill, Harvey Keitel as Mickey Cohen and Ben Kingsley as Meyer Lansky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bugsy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.1M 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 Bugsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bugsy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bugsy (1991)?
- In US, Bugsy 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 Bugsy worth watching?
- Bugsy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bugsy?
- Bugsy stars Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley and Elliott Gould.
- When was Bugsy released?
- Bugsy was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.