{
  "id": 5783684,
  "title": "This Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe crime drama is still great 19 years later — and you can stream it for free",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/this-denzel-washington-and-russell-crowe-crime-drama-is-still-great",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T14:05:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/movies/this-denzel-washington-and-russell-crowe-crime-drama-is-still-great-19-years-later-and-you-can-stream-it-for-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "American Gangster, a crime drama starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, continues to be a beloved film 19 years after its release. Tom's Guide rates the movie 4/5 stars, acknowledging its flaws as a biographical tale, but praising the performances of the two lead actors. The film, based on a true story, follows New York gangster Frank Lucas (Washington) and his rise to power through his supply of high-quality heroin. Despite its inaccuracies, the movie remains a must-watch, thanks to Washington's Oscar-worthy performance and Crowe's equally impressive portrayal. Tubi, a free streaming service, currently offers the movie for free, making it accessible to viewers who want to rewatch or discover it for the first time.",
  "summary": "\"American Gangster\" isn't perfect, but Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe's crime drama is still great 19 years later. Here's how you can stream it for free right now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}