Boardwalk Empire (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2010, Boardwalk Empire is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.
Who’s in it. Boardwalk Empire stars Steve Buscemi as Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson, Kelly Macdonald as Margaret Thompson, Michael Shannon as Nelson Van Alden and Shea Whigham as Elias 'Eli' Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Boardwalk Empire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boardwalk Empire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boardwalk Empire tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boardwalk Empire (2010)?
- In US, Boardwalk Empire is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Boardwalk Empire worth watching?
- Boardwalk Empire holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Boardwalk Empire?
- Boardwalk Empire stars Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham and Michael Stuhlbarg.
- When was Boardwalk Empire released?
- Boardwalk Empire was released in 2010.