---
title: "Staten Island"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/staten-island-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25927
imdb_id: "tt0976246"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 127
content_rating: "R"
---

# Staten Island (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/staten-island-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Staten Island" (2009).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Staten Island
Year: 2009
Release Date: 11/07/2009 (US)
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, and Crime
Runtime: 1h 36m
Rating: R
Setting: Staten Island
Characters/Plot:
Sully: Desperate to give his unborn son the chance he never had.
Jasper: Wants to escape the mobsters that have infiltrated his life and business.
Parmie: A local mob boss who dreams of crushing the competition.
Conflict: Their lives intersect, changing everything.
[2] Staten Island is the southernmost borough of New York City.
[3] Staten Island is a filming location.
Drafting attempt 1:
        Staten Island is a 2009 film categorized under the genres of drama, action, thriller, and crime. Released in the United States on November 7,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James DeMonaco
- **Networks / Studios**: Why Not Productions, EuropaCorp, Open City Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *Sully*
- **Vincent D'Onofrio** as *Parmie Tarzo*
- **Seymour Cassel** as *Jasper Sabiano*
- **Julianne Nicholson** as *Mary Halverson*
- **Ian Brennan** as *Tree Man*
- **Michael Hogan** as *Bill Quinlan*
- **Larry Mitchell** as *Cop #1*
- **Rosemary De Angelis** as *Gianina Tarzo*
- **J.D. Daniels** as *Vet*
- **Jeremy Schwartz** as *Eddie DeGuilio*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Staten Island online?
Staten Island is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Staten Island worth watching?
Staten Island holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 127 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Staten Island and when was it released?
Staten Island is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Staten Island?
Staten Island was directed by James DeMonaco.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Staten Island — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25927)
- [Staten Island - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staten_Island)
- [Movies and TV series filmed in Staten Island, United States](https://moviescenemap.com/locations/staten-island/)
- [The King Of Staten Island - Film 2020](https://www.allocine.fr/)
- [Staten Island NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather](https://www.silive.com/)
- [Things To Do in Staten Island | The Ultimate 2026 Guide](https://loving-newyork.com/things-to-do-staten-island/)

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