Is Gangs of New York appropriate for children?

# 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.

What age is Gangs of New York suitable for?

Our verdict for Gangs of New York is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Gangs of New York safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2002

Rating

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

Jim Broadbent

Boss Tweed

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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