Where to watch American Gangster (2007) in the UK
American Gangster (2007) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Page generated on 26 September 2026 from provider data; confirm the exact offer before paying.
There are two sides to the American dream.
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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Netflix
Yes — American Gangster (2007) is currently streaming on Netflix in the UK, included with a subscription. Confirm the plan, season and current offer with the provider.
Amazon Prime Video
Our data has no included listing for American Gangster (2007) on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Other listed options are Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Channel 4. Check the providers before paying.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in American Gangster.
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Denzel WashingtonFrank Lucas -
Russell CroweRichie Roberts -
Josh BrolinDetective Trupo -
Chiwetel EjioforHuey Lucas -
Cuba Gooding Jr.Nicky Barnes -
Lymari NadalEva -
Ted LevineLou Toback -
Armand AssanteDominic Cattano
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American Gangster — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream American Gangster in the UK?
American Gangster (2007) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — Listings can be cached or incomplete; confirm the exact plan and season.
How much does it cost to rent American Gangster?
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Can I buy a digital copy of American Gangster?
Yes. American Gangster can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is American Gangster on Netflix in the UK?
Yes — American Gangster (2007) is currently streaming on Netflix in the UK, included with a subscription. Confirm the plan, season and current offer with the provider.
Is American Gangster on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Our data has no included listing for American Gangster (2007) on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Other listed options are Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Channel 4. Check the providers before paying.
Is American Gangster on Disney+ in the UK?
Our data has no included listing for American Gangster (2007) on Disney+ in the UK. Other listed options are Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Channel 4. Check the providers before paying.
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