TMDb/Gangs of New York Celebrity Scorsese's epic of 1860s New York. A brutal, star-studded saga of violence and power for fans of gritty Westerns like 1883. March 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - Gangs of New York is a sprawling period drama directed by Martin Scorsese that will resonate strongly with fans of Taylor Sheridan's work, especially viewers of the Yellowstone spinoff 1883. This 168-minute epic, set in the mid-1800s, explores the brutal violence and social upheaval that shaped early America.