Donnie Brasco

Name: Donnie Brasco
Released: 1997-2-28
Cast: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Bruno Kirby, Michael Madsen, James Russo

Donnie Brasco

R
2h 7m
1997

88%

age 17+

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Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hit man Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino). When his personal and professional lives collide, Pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job life and, ultimately, the gangster mentor he has come to respect and admire. From acclaimed director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), and featuring an extraordinary supporting cast including Michael Madsen, Anne Heche, Bruno Kirby and James Russo.

Cast:

Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Bruno Kirby, Michael Madsen, James Russo, Anne Heche

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

88%

Critics Consensus: A stark, nuanced portrait of life in organized crime, bolstered by strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.

Reviews

Patrick Nabarro

PJ Nabarro

A clever insight into the everyday, professional banalities of life as a low to mid-level gangster.

This is Depp's coming-of-age role, and he's terrific. Pacino, who's shown more flash than substance recently, reminds us how great he can be when he loses himself inside a character.

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Dennis Schwartz

A gritty and humorous crime drama about an undercover cop infiltrating the Mafia.

Depp's tight, guarded performance is almost painful to watch, and Newell seems to have reined in the flamboyant Pacino, whose portrait of the mobster as a grumpy old man may be his best work in years.

August 15, 2017

FULL REVIEW

Common Sense Media

age 17+

Common Sense Says

Decent mob movie, but not meant for children.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this film contains scenes of bloody violence and gunplay. Aside from "purely" criminal acts, there are depictions of physical abuse within families and a racially motivated attack. The characters use strong language throughout the film, smoke, drink, and deal drugs. One suffers an overdose off-screen.