The Untouchables (1987) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic79/100
DirectorBrian De Palma
GenreCrime, History, Thriller
Runtime119 min
RatedR
CastKevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith, Andy Garcia

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Should You Watch The Untouchables?

The Untouchables holds a solid 7.8 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. A 83% on Rotten Tomatoes indicates strong critical support.

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Untouchables's IMDb rating?

The Untouchables (1987) has an IMDb rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 6,107 user votes.

Is The Untouchables worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 7.8 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, The Untouchables is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is The Untouchables?

The Untouchables has a runtime of 119 min. It is rated R.

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