Where to watch American Gangster (2007) in the UK
American Gangster (2007) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video 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. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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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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, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent American Gangster?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
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, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
American Gangster is currently included with: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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