The Alto Knights OTT release date: When and where to watch Robert De Niro's thriller biopic in India

Robert De Niro's gritty crime drama The Alto Knights is now gearing up for a digital debut, months after its theatrical release. Directed Barry Levinson, the biopic vividly portrays the rivalry between the infamous mafia bosses–Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. Indian viewers will be able to stream the movie on JioHotstar, bringing the dramatic and visceral tale of organized crime to their screens just months after its successful global release.

When and where to watch The Alto Knights?

The crime drama will be released on August 21, 2025, only on JioHotstar, which will be accessible via OTTplay Premium too on the same date. Veteran star Robert De Niro brought life to the ruthless Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, who were at odds in the 1950s New York City criminal world.

What's the plot of The Alto Knights?

Thr crime drama focuses on the rivalry between the two mafia bosses of the Genovese family, set in the mid-20th century. The film explores their relationship from childhood friends to becoming bitter rivals, culminating the story in Genovese's attempt to assassinate Costello in 1957. The Alto Knights highlights loyalty, ego clash, greed, and the decline of a criminal empire as Costello, nearing retirement, faces a challenge from the ambitious Genovese.

The narrative begins with an assassination attempt on Costello, then flashes back to explore the relationship dynamics between the two mafias. Their friendship fractures as Genovese, having fled to Italy to avoid prosecution, returns seeking to reclaim his position as boss after Costello has taken over.

The Alto Knights has received mixed reviews from the audience, with some praising De Niro's performance in the dual role and the historical dialogue delivery, while others criticised the film's pacing, lack of focus, and failure to fully explore the moral complexities of the subject matter.

Robert De Niro's take on playing dual characters

Back in March, Robert De Niro had an exclusive chat with Newsweek portal. He stated that after he was cast in for The Alto Knights, he and the director both felt that De Niro should play Costello, but then that one question took a toll on them that who would play Vito then. The veteran star revelaed that the search for Vito was cut short when producer Irwin Winkler suggested De Niro must play both the roles.

Irwin Winkler's idea made Robert De Niro take some time and think about it. He said, “I wanted to work with everybody again. I would known them so long and worked so many times with everybody that it was like Old Home Week.”

FAQs:

Q. Is Alto Knight a good movie?

A. According to a few reviews The Alto Knights is an excellent film. The story and Robert De Niro's acting are superb.

Q. Is The Alto Knight based on a true story?\

A. The Alto Knights is based on a true story. The film tells the story of Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, two friends who were once inseparable.

Q. Why is it called Alto Knight?

A. The film The Alto Knights is named after a real social club in Little Italy, New York, that was a hangout for members of the Genovese crime family.