American Me vs GoodFellas
GoodFellas has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for American Me). American Me is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 25m. GoodFellas is the older of the two (1990 against 1992). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Me
GoodFellas| American Me | GoodFellas | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1990 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 25m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Edward James Olmos | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sal Lopez, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna | Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Frank Vincent, Tony Darrow, Lorraine Bracco |
Synopsis
American Me
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
GoodFellas
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
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