The Untouchables
Directed by Brian De PalmaAfter building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition Agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City's police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, including Irish-American cop Jimmy Malone, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice.
The Untouchables Ratings & Reviews
- jradar9January 20, 2026If you like cheese with your movies this is your flick. The music made you feel as if the military had won some conquest somewhere and we were once again America the great and beautiful. Triumph! Oh, and The Way We Were. No idea what that has to do with anything but it obviously meant something to the soundtrack composer. It was played over and over. I think he thought he had disguised it will enough but noooo... He did not. As for the plot... Yes, Al Capone existed. Yes, Elliott Ness captured him with tax evasion. But that's about were the truth and Hollywood parted ways.
- flavo43December 19, 2025The Untouchables is a stylish, gripping crime drama that brings Prohibition-era Chicago vividly to life through strong performances, sharp direction, and a memorable script. While heavily fictionalized, the film captures the essence of the battle between lawman Eliot Ness and gangster Al Capone with just enough historical grounding to keep it engaging while maintaining a fast, dramatic pace. Kevin Costner plays Ness with quiet determination, while Sean Connery’s Oscar-winning performance adds heart, wisdom, and moral weight to the story. Robert De Niro’s portrayal of Capone is larger than life, exuding menace and charisma in equal measure. Brian De Palma’s direction, combined with Ennio Morricone’s iconic score, elevates the film into something operatic and timeless. Accuracy takes a back seat to entertainment, but that’s part of the film’s appeal. The action is tense, the set pieces are unforgettable, and the stakes feel personal. The Untouchables may not be a documentary, but as a crime thriller, it’s expertly crafted and immensely satisfying.
- Vincent ReggianniniJuly 11, 2025This a great movie with fantastic characters. Loosely based on the real life capers of Eliot Ness and Al Capone, Kevin Kostner creates a family-man character firmly rooted in doing the right thing who is teamed up with a grizzled, cynical, all-knowing real world cop played by Sean Connery. Deniro makes a frighteningly unpredictable Al Capone with an introductory scene that will make you recoil in fear and horror. Deniro is so convincing I have a feeling he would make the real Al Capone wet his pants. Some great lines, some tense albeit over-the-top scenes keep this movie moving to a conclusion we can all see coming, but it’s a fun ride.
The Untouchables Trivia
The Untouchables was released on June 3, 1987.
The Untouchables was directed by Brian De Palma.
The Untouchables has a runtime of 1h 59m.
The Untouchables was produced by Art Linson.
After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition Agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City's police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, including Irish-American cop Jimmy Malone, Ness renews his determination to bring Capone to justice.
The key characters in The Untouchables are Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner), Jim Malone (Sean Connery), Al Capone (Robert De Niro).
The Untouchables is rated R.
The Untouchables is a Crime, Drama, History film.
The Untouchables has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
The Untouchables had a budget of $25M.
The Untouchables has made $76.3M at the box office.