As waves of immigrants swell the population of New York, lawlessness and corruption thrive in lower Manhattan’s Five Points section. After years of incarceration, young Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon returns seeking revenge against the rival gang leader who killed his father. Before long, Amsterdam’s personal vendetta becomes part of an erupting wave of full-blown gang warfare, as he and his fellow Irishmen fight to carve a place for themselves in their newly adopted homeland.

Featured Clips

• 04:46

  Gangs of New York - Fear

  The Butcher teaches Amsterdam a lifelong lesson. In this scene: The Butcher (Daniel Day-Lewis), Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), Jenny (Cameron Diaz)
• 03:24

  Gangs of New York - Dance Partners

  Jenny finds herself, or rather puts herself, in the arms of Amsterdam. In this scene: Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), Jenny (Cameron Diaz), Johnny (Henry Thomas), Reverend (Alec McCowen)
• 03:33

  Gangs of New York - A Turtle Dove

  Amsterdam refuses to be a victim of Jenny's thievery. In this scene: Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), Jenny (Cameron Diaz)
• 03:12

  Gangs of New York - The Town

  Johnny shows Amsterdam around town, pointing out everything from the occupying gangs to a vivacious redhead named Jenny. In this scene: Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), Johnny (Henry Thomas), Jenny Everdeane (Cameron Diaz)
• 03:38

  Gangs of New York - To Kill a King

  To find The Butcher, Amsterdam agrees to join Johnny's gang. In this scene: Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), Happy Jack (John C. Reilly), Johnny (Henry Thomas)
• 03:43

  Gangs of New York - Death to Dead Rabbits

  The Irish lose their leader and the Five Points. In this scene: Priest (Liam Neeson), The Butcher (Daniel Day-Lewis), Young Amsterdam (Cain McCormack), Monk (Brendan Gleeson)