Black Mass (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Black Mass is a drama, crime and history film directed by Scott Cooper, running about 123 minutes. “Keep your enemies close.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
Who’s in it. Black Mass stars Johnny Depp as James 'Whitey' Bulger, Joel Edgerton as John Connolly, Julianne Nicholson as Marianne Connolly and Dakota Johnson as Lindsey Cyr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Black Mass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $98.8M 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 Black Mass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Mass tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Mass (2015)?
- In US, Black Mass 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 Black Mass worth watching?
- Black Mass holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Mass?
- Black Mass stars Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Julianne Nicholson, Dakota Johnson and Kevin Bacon.
- When was Black Mass released?
- Black Mass was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.