Gangster Squad (2013)
A secret squad of detectives wages a gritty, pulpy war against a ruthless mob kingpin in 1949 Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, 1949. Ruthless, Brooklyn-born mob king Mickey Cohen runs the show in this town, reaping the ill-gotten gains from the drugs, the guns, the prostitutes and — if he has his way — every wire bet placed west of Chicago. And he does it all with the protection of not only his own paid goons, but also the police and the politicians who are under his control. It’s enough to intimidate even the bravest, street-hardened cop… except, perhaps, for the small, secret crew of LAPD outsiders led by Sgt. John O’Mara and Jerry Wooters who come together to try to tear Cohen’s world apart.
How intense is Gangster Squad?
Gangster Squad is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Gangster Squad feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Gangster Squad
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Is Gangster Squad for you?
Is Gangster Squad scary?
No. Gangster Squad is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Gangster Squad gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Gangster Squad sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Gangster Squad 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 Gangster Squad?
Gangster Squad runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Gangster Squad?
Gangster Squad is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Gangster Squad have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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