“Terrific” crime drama hailed as one of the “greatest movies of all time” is now streaming for free

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You can now watch the classic crime drama Mean Streets, starring Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro, for free in the UK. The film helped launch the career of director Martin Scorsese and is considered a cinematic masterpiece!

The 1973 movie takes place in New York City’s Little Italy, and centers around the lives of friends Charlie Cappa and John “Johnny Boy” Civello as they navigate a difficult period and try to find their place in the world.

Johnny Boy is in a dangerous situation because he owes a lot of money to a very tough lender, and he’s trying to convince Charlie to help him. Charlie is conflicted – he feels loyal to his friend, but also wants to improve his own life.

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Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, starring David Proval and Amy Robinson, is currently available to watch for free on Channel 4 in the UK. There’s no information on how long it will be available, so it’s best to watch it soon!

As a huge Scorsese fan, I always go back to this movie – it’s the one that really put him on the map, you know? It was only his third film, but it felt like everything clicked. And looking back, it’s amazing to think that within ten years he’d direct masterpieces like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The King of Comedy! It’s incredible to see how much potential was already there.

Despite not winning any major awards, this crime drama was recognized for its importance to American culture, history, and filmmaking when it was added to the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry in 1997.

Variety magazine named it one of the greatest films ever made, ranking it 47th in 2022. They praised it as a thrilling and unforgettable film, showcasing Martin Scorsese’s enduring talent and calling it a powerfully dynamic experience.

I’m a huge fan of Mean Streets, and it’s awesome to see it’s still getting so much love! Right now, 92% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes recommend it, based on 78 reviews. They all agree that Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro are absolutely electrifying in their roles, and that the movie tells a really powerful story about life, guilt, and the streets.

Both Empire Magazine and The Wall Street Journal offered high praise for the film. Empire described the cast as exceptionally talented and at the peak of their careers, just before a shift in Hollywood’s landscape, while The Wall Street Journal highlighted the film’s vibrant and exciting energy.

Channel 4’s streaming service has recently added several new films, including the Academy Award-winning drama 12 Years a Slave, the highly praised horror film Pearl, and the action-packed The Equalizer 2.

Mean Streets is streaming now on Channel 4.

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2026-01-12 18:19