Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Gangs of New York - Parental Guide
This R-rated historical drama contains strong violence, including brutal fight scenes and murder, along with frequent profanity and some sexual content. The dark, intense story about revenge in 1860s New York is designed for mature audiences and is not appropriate for children.
About this movie
Genre
Drama, History, Crime
Synopsis
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Amsterdam Vallon

Daniel Day-Lewis
Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting

Cameron Diaz
Jenny Everdeane
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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