Robert De Niro's 'The Alto Knights' Starts Max Streaming June 6

Robert De Niro's crime thriller The Alto Knights, directed by Barry Levinson, will premiere on streaming service Max on June 6 and air on HBO linear on June 7. The film features De Niro in dual roles as notorious organized crime bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, depicting their deadly rivalry for control of New York's streets. Despite a star-studded cast and production team, including writer Nicholas Pileggi and producer Irwin Winkler, the movie was a commercial failure, grossing only $9.5 million worldwide against a $45 million budget. Critics largely panned the film, giving it a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audience reception was somewhat more favorable with a 71% score on Popcornmeter. The Alto Knights had a brief theatrical run before moving quickly to digital streaming and now to Max, providing a chance for viewers to watch the mob drama at home. The film's release on streaming platforms is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy to reach a broader audience following its disappointing box office performance.