Movie
The Krays
When people are afraid of you... you can do anything. Remember that.
Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Krays opened in theaters November 9, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.
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Cast
Gary KempRonald Kray
Martin KempReggie Kray
Billie WhitelawViolet Kray
Tom BellJack 'The Hat' McVitie
Susan FleetwoodRose
Charlotte CornwellMay
Kate HardieFrances
Avis BunnageHelenCredits
- Directed by
- Peter Medak
- Written by
- Philip Ridley
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $62.3M
Production
- Fugitive Features
- Parkfield Entertainment