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Mean Streets is a 1973 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese, focusing on a group of young men within New York’s Little Italy. The film explores themes of Italian-American identity, organized crime, and personal struggles as depicted through the experiences of Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro. It served as Scorsese's third directorial effort and established recurring motifs in his work.

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What is Mean Streets?

Mean Streets is a 1973 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese, focusing on a group of young men within New York’s Little Italy. The film explores themes of Italian-American identity, organized crime, and personal struggles as depicted through the experiences of Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro. It served as Scorsese's third directorial effort and established recurring motifs in his work.

How good is Mean Streets?
Mean Streets scores 8.05/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Crime Movie category.
What are the best alternatives to Mean Streets?
See our alternatives page for Mean Streets for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: The Lady Vanishes, Miller's Crossing, Scarface.
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Is Mean Streets worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.05/10, Mean Streets is highly rated in Crime Movie. See all Crime Movie ranked.

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