Donnie Brasco (1997)
An FBI agent's undercover life with the mob slowly erodes his identity, leading to a melancholy, gritty immersion.
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
How intense is Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Donnie Brasco feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulmelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Donnie Brasco
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Donnie Brasco for you?
Is Donnie Brasco scary?
No. Donnie Brasco is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Donnie Brasco gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Donnie Brasco sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Donnie Brasco OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco is streaming on Netflix.
Does Donnie Brasco have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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