Overview
#TheIrishman emerged with Martin Scorsese’s epic mob film starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, spanning decades of organized crime history. Netflix released it in November 2019 after a limited theatrical run.
Cultural Impact
The 3.5-hour film reunited Scorsese with De Niro and Pesci (out of retirement) while adding Pacino in his first Scorsese collaboration. The de-aging technology and runtime sparked major discussion.
Peak Activity
- NYFF 2019: Premiere for the 3.5-hour cut
- November 2019: Limited theatrical, then Netflix
- De-aging effects: ILM’s technology became talking point
- 2020 Oscars: 10 nominations, no wins (shut out)
- Runtime debate: “Is it too long?” dominated discourse
The hashtag tracked reactions to the film’s length, de-aging tech, and Scorsese/Netflix partnership.