Movie

Once Upon a Time in America

“Crime, passion and lust for power.”

★ 8.4(6,109)19843h 49m

Once Upon a Time in America is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV and UPC TV in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Sergio Leone
Release date: 1984-05-23
Runtime: 3h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $5,500,000
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Embassy International Pictures

Once Upon a Time in America — trailer

About Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Sergio Leone, starring Robert De Niro, James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern. It has a runtime of 3 hours 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 6,109 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Once Upon a Time in America in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Noodles

James Woods

Max

Elizabeth McGovern

Deborah

Joe Pesci

Frankie

Burt Young

Joe

Tuesday Weld

Carol

Treat Williams

Jimmy O'Donnell

Danny Aiello

Police Chief Aiello

Richard Bright

Chicken Joe

James Hayden

Patsy

William Forsythe

Cockeye

Darlanne Fluegel

Eve

Themes & keywords

new york cityregretlovesicknessrapelife and deathsexual abusestreet gangcorruptionbased on novel or bookprohibition eragangstersadisticmoney launderingopiummafia boss

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in America in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Once Upon a Time in America is available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV and UPC TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Once Upon a Time in America on Netflix?+

Once Upon a Time in America is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Once Upon a Time in America?+

Once Upon a Time in America has a runtime of 3 hours 49 minutes (229 minutes).

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in America?+

Once Upon a Time in America stars Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci and Burt Young.

When did Once Upon a Time in America come out?+

Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 movie directed by Sergio Leone.

What genre is Once Upon a Time in America?+

Once Upon a Time in America is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?+

Once Upon a Time in America was directed by Sergio Leone.