Directed by , this 3.5-hour epic serves as a somber "final chapter" to his legendary history with the gangster genre. Unlike the high-energy adrenaline of Goodfellas , this film is a reflective look at the cost of a life spent in crime.
: The screenplay is based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses , which details Frank Sheeran's claims that he was responsible for the infamous disappearance of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa . Watch The Irishman 2019
: The film received 10 Academy Award nominations , including Best Picture and Best Director, though it famously did not win in any category that year. Pro-Tips for Viewing Directed by , this 3
: At 209 minutes, many viewers prefer to treat it like a "limited series" and watch it in two parts, though Scorsese recommends viewing it in one sitting to maintain the emotional pacing. : The film received 10 Academy Award nominations
: It features a massive reunion of icons: Robert De Niro as hitman Frank Sheeran, Al Pacino as Jimmy Hoffa, and Joe Pesci , who came out of retirement to play mob boss Russell Bufalino.