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King of New York (1990)

English crime film directed by Abel Ferrara

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 46m 106 min
Released
28 September 1990
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

King of New York has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 28 September 1990. It is directed by Abel Ferrara and stars Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne and David Caruso.

Cast and crew

Director
Abel Ferrara
Cinematography
Bojan Bazelli
Produced by
Augusto Caminito
Production
Reteitalia
Distribution
Seven Arts Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$5 million
Box office
$2.55 million
Set in
New York City
Filmed in
New York City

Release and where to watch

In theatres
28 September 1990
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of King of New York?

King of New York has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes, or 106 min.

When did King of New York release?

King of New York released on 28 September 1990.

Who directed King of New York?

King of New York is directed by Abel Ferrara.

Who is in the cast of King of New York?

The cast of King of New York includes Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, Victor Argo and Giancarlo Esposito.

Where can I watch King of New York online?

King of New York streams on Netflix.

How much did King of New York earn at the box office?

King of New York grossed $2.55 million on a budget of $5 million.

What is King of New York rated in the US?

King of New York is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.