Atlantic City

Name: Atlantic City
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1980-09-03
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.8

1980 · Movie · R · 104 min · ★ 6.8 · 93% critics

CrimeDramaRomance

In a corrupt seaside city that is being remade, a small-time gangster and a young woman with big hopes get pulled into a risky mix of love, money, drugs, and danger. As old routines and new ambitions collide, both find their lives changing in unexpected ways.

Also known as Atlantic City, U.S.A · Atlantic City, USA

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Years: 1980
Release date: 1980-09-03
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 104 min
Critic score: 93/100
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 (297 votes)
Box office: $12,729,675
Budget: $7,200,000

About

You may like Atlantic City if you enjoy quiet crime dramas with romance, fading dreams, and strong performances; Not for you if you want fast action or a flashy mob story, though fans of Mona Lisa or Thieves Like Us may appreciate its mood.

Pros: strong lead performances; moody setting; thoughtful character drama | Cons: slow pace; low-key tension; old-fashioned feel