Movie

Once Upon a Time in America

1984 • R

A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines in this film.

Language

heavy — Frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple uses of the f-word and other harsh language throughout the film.

Mature Themes

heavy — Explores complex adult themes such as crime, betrayal, regret, death, trauma, and moral ambiguity throughout the story.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film includes unsettling, tense, and psychologically disturbing scenes that may be intense for younger viewers, though not featuring traditional horror elements.

Sexual Content & Nudity

moderate — Contains some sexual content including implied sexual situations, brief nudity, and adult themes, but does not show explicit sex scenes.

Substance Use

moderate — Drug and alcohol use is shown in the context of the gangster lifestyle; it is neither glorified nor the central focus but does occur repeatedly.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains intense and graphic violence including shootings, beatings, and deaths, some of which are prolonged and disturbing in nature.