What is Donnie Brasco about?
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
No. Brace yourself.
An FBI agent's undercover life with the mob slowly erodes his identity, leading to a melancholy, gritty immersion.
Suspenseful and intimate. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Netflix.
Donnie Brasco parents guide
Some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence, about what an R should carry.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- Mild
- Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
- Language
- Strong
- Frequent strong profanity or slurs.
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Three questions
- Is Donnie Brasco scary?
- No. Donnie Brasco is not a scary watch.
- How gory is Donnie Brasco?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Donnie Brasco rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Strong violence and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byMike Newell
StarringJohnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche
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