Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro's iconic crime Western The Untouchables is about to make its final exit from Peacock. The 1987 Brian De Palma classic will be removed from the streaming service on July 1, 2026, giving subscribers just a few months to revisit—or discover—this divisive yet beloved gangster saga.
Despite its stellar pedigree—a script by David Mamet, a score by Ennio Morricone, and a cast that includes Sean Connery in an Oscar-winning role—The Untouchables famously divided two of cinema's most respected critics: Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert. Kael called it "too morally comfortable," while Ebert dismissed De Niro's Al Capone as mere posturing. Yet audiences and most critics disagreed: the film holds an 83% critics' score and an 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed nearly $190 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.
Set during Prohibition, the film follows Costner's Eliot Ness as he assembles a ragtag team—including Connery's grizzled beat cop—to take down Chicago's most notorious gangster. De Niro's Capone is a force of nature, and the film's iconic train-station shootout remains one of cinema's most thrilling set pieces. For fans of blockbuster Westerns, this is a must-watch before it vanishes.
Why 'The Untouchables' Still Matters
De Palma's film was a landmark for several reasons. It was his first feature based on a popular TV series (a feat he'd repeat with Mission: Impossible), and it marked a shift toward more mainstream storytelling. The movie earned four Oscar nominations, with Connery taking home the trophy for Best Supporting Actor. Its blend of gangster grit and Western morality—good versus evil, with little gray area—was both praised and criticized, but its influence on the crime genre is undeniable.
For those who prefer their crime dramas with a British twist, BritBox's 'Grace' offers a more cerebral take. But for pure, operatic spectacle, The Untouchables remains unmatched.
Streaming Deadline
Mark your calendars: The Untouchables leaves Peacock on July 1, 2026. After that, it may land on another platform or return to physical media, but for now, this is your last guaranteed chance to stream it. Whether you're a Costner completist, a De Palma devotee, or just love a good gangster flick, don't let this one slip away.
And if you're in the mood for more Westerns leaving Peacock soon, check out 'True Grit', the Coen brothers' masterful remake that also departs in July 2026.
