Robert De Niro stars alongside himself in the 2025 new movie The Alto Knights. That’s right, it’s a double dose of the screen legend, as De Niro plays two roles in the new gangster movie. If that intrigues you, we’re here to help you figure out how to watch The Alto Knights.
Is the movie only playing in movie theaters, or is it available to watch at home right now? Plus, we've got a quick rundown of who else stars in the movie, a look at The Alto Knights trailer and a glimpse at how critics are responding to give you some more insight on the movie.
Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Alto Knights right now.
How to watch The Alto Knights in movie theaters
The Alto Knights is no longer playing in movie theaters.
Is The Alto Knights streaming?
You can watch The Alto Knights at home, as it is available via digital on-demand platforms and on streaming on HBO Max in the US and wherever the streaming platform is available.
What else to know about The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights is based on a true story, with a script written by the Oscar-nominated writer of Goodfellas, Nicholas Pileggi. Here is the official synopsis:
“The film follows two of New York’s most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, as they vie for control of the city’s streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.”
De Niro plays the dual roles of Costello and Genovese. Also starring in the movie are Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli, Michael Adler, Ed Amatrudo, Joe Bacino, Anthony J. Gallo, Wallace Langham, Louis Mustillo, Frank Piccirillo, Matt Servito and Robert Uricola. The movie is directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson.
Read WTW's The Alto Knights review for our thoughts on the movie. To see what other critics are saying about the movie, check out its Rotten Tomatoes score.
But you can judge for yourself if you see the movie. Watch The Alto Knights trailer below for a sneak peek before you do:
