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For fans of: movies directed by Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas, an iconic mobster film directed by Martin Scorsese, is a gritty exploration of life within the Mafia. It's based on the true story of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), a small-time gangster climbing the ranks of organized crime. Joining him in this perilous journey are his partners, volatile Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci) and cool-headed Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro). The movie masterfully exposes the allure and harsh realities of mob life, earning six Academy Award nominations. This includes Joe Pesci's win for Best Supporting Actor, marking a significant achievement in cinematic history. Goodfellas is a quintessential crime drama that delves into the intricate dynamics of loyalty, betrayal, and power.More Goodfellas
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For fans of: movies about cops and robbers
In the heart-throbbing movie Heat, Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro), a seasoned professional criminal, masterminds high-stakes heists with surgical precision. On the other side of the law, Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), an intense and dedicated detective, relentlessly pursues McCauley's crew. The cat-and-mouse game between these two formidable characters escalates into a thrilling confrontation, as their personal lives intertwine with their professional commitments. Directed by Michael Mann, this crime drama is known for its detailed portrayal of criminal and police work, and its climactic downtown shootout scene. Despite not winning any awards, the film's intricate plot and strong performances have made it a benchmark in the genre.More Heat- #73 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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For fans of: social deduction thriller films
In the gritty world of Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, a group of seasoned criminals, including Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) and Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi), find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes diamond heist gone awry. Directed with Tarantino's signature blend of dark humor and visceral violence, the movie unfolds primarily in a warehouse, where the men grapple with trust issues and the looming threat of police capture. The film weaves a complex narrative web through flashbacks, revealing more about each character's backstory while keeping audiences on edge. A critical success, it helped establish Tarantino as a force to be reckoned with in cinema. - Photo: The Town
For fans of: thriller heist movies
In the heart of Boston's gritty underworld, The Town unfolds. A thrilling crime drama directed by Ben Affleck who also stars as Doug MacRay, a seasoned bank robber. On one such heist, they briefly take hostage bank manager Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall). As their paths cross again, an unlikely romance ensues. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Adam Frawley (Jon Hamm) is hot on their trail. The movie weaves an intricate tale of love, loyalty, and lawlessness, culminating in high-stakes action sequences that won it critical acclaim. This suspenseful narrative leaves viewers guessing until the final scene.More The Town- #5 of 13 on13 Times Superhero Actors Starred Together Before They Were Superheroes
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For fans of: Martin Scorses movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio
In the chilling mystery-thriller Shutter Island, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) is dispatched to an asylum set on a remote island, along with his partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo). Their mission is to investigate the unexplainable disappearance of a murderess who was a patient there. As they delve deeper into the case, secrets as murky as the surrounding waters begin to surface. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, weaves a complex narrative that keeps viewers guessing until its final moments. The atmospheric setting and top-notch performances are notable aspects of this gripping cinematic experience.More Shutter Island- #6 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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For fans of: gangster drama movies
A free man after years in prison, Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Gail (Penelope Ann Miller), Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld (Sean Penn), who also serves as his lawyer. When Carlito and Kleinfeld run afoul of shifty gangster Benny Blanco (John Alberto Leguizamo), it sets them on a dangerous path.More Carlito's Way - Photo: Layer Cake / Columbia Pictures
For fans of: slow burn gangster movies
In Layer Cake, Daniel Craig portrays an unnamed drug dealer, a character who's polished, suave, and notorious in the London underworld. As he plans for early retirement, this protagonist finds himself entangled in an intricate web of deceit and murder spun by his boss Jimmy Price (Kenneth Cranham). This British crime thriller, directed by Matthew Vaughn, takes the audience on a labyrinthine journey through the treacherous underbelly of England's capital. Noted for its tight plot and gritty realism, Layer Cake is a riveting exploration of organized crime that serves as a potent reminder of the consequences of ambition and greed. - Photo: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood / Sony Pictures Releasing
For fans of: Leonardo DiCaprio movies
In the cinematic tapestry of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, director Quentin Tarantino weaves together the lives of fading TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Set in 1969 Los Angeles, this drama-comedy captures a bygone era against the backdrop of the Manson Family murders. Dalton and Booth navigate an industry they hardly recognize anymore. This film, blending fact with fiction, won Brad Pitt an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. It's a love letter to Hollywood's golden age, filled with Tarantino's signature style and unexpected twists. - Photo: Gangs of New York
For fans of: Martin Scorses movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio
In the gritty, historical drama Gangs of New York, director Martin Scorsese paints a vivid picture of 1860s Manhattan. The storyline follows Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young Irish immigrant seeking revenge against Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), the ruthless gang leader responsible for his father's death. As Vallon navigates the city's complex web of corruption and violence, he finds himself drawn into the political turmoil leading up to the infamous Draft Riots. The film, known for its meticulous historical accuracy, garnered ten Academy Award nominations.More Gangs of New York- #662 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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For fans of: crime movies with a lot of twists and turns
Set in the glitz and shadows of 1950s Los Angeles, L.A. Confidential is a neo-noir crime film that weaves together a complex web of corruption, scandal, and murder. Three LAPD officers - by-the-book Edmund Exley (Guy Pearce), brutish Bud White (Russell Crowe), and smooth-talking Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) - find their lives entangled in this gritty saga. As they delve deeper into the city's underbelly, their personal demons surface, challenging their loyalties. The film bagged two Academy Awards and is celebrated for its atmospheric storytelling and stellar performances.More L.A. Confidential- #112 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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For fans of: political thrillers with twists and turns
As civil war rages through 1990s Sierra Leone, two men, a white South African mercenary (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a black Mende fisherman (Djimon Hounsou), become joined in a common quest to recover a rare gem that has the power to transform their lives. With the help of an American journalist (Jennifer Connelly), the men embark on a hazardous trek through rebel territory to achieve their goal.More Blood Diamond- #123 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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For fans of: movies starring Robert De Niro and Al Paccino
In the epic crime saga The Irishman, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a labor union leader and hitman, recounts his life's journey through the murky waters of organized crime. Alongside him are notable characters such as the manipulative mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and charismatic union boss Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film weaves a complex narrative of loyalty, betrayal, and regret. It's a masterful exploration of power dynamics in post-war America. The 2019 release garnered multiple award nominations for its stellar ensemble cast and intricate storytelling. - Photo: user uploaded image
For fans of: old timey gangster movies
Road to Perdition is a gripping crime drama set during the Great Depression. The story follows Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks), an enforcer for Irish mob boss John Rooney (Paul Newman). When Sullivan's son, Michael Jr. (Tyler Hoechlin), inadvertently witnesses a killing, their lives are thrown into chaos. Father and son find themselves on the run, pursued by a ruthless hitman (Jude Law). Directed by Sam Mendes, this film is a dark exploration of loyalty, morality, and the bonds of fatherhood. It earned Paul Newman an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2003.More Road to Perdition- #56 of 133 onThe Most Utterly Depressing Movies Ever Made
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For fans of: foreign movies made into American films
Idealistic police cadet Chan Wing-Yan (Tony Leung) is recruited by Police Superintendant Wong (Anthony Wong) to go deep undercover as a member of the criminal Triad society. Into the same cadet class, crime boss Hon Sam (Eric Tsang) installs new Triad member Lau Kin Ming (Andy Lau) to become a long-term mole for the gang. A decade later, both have risen through the ranks in their respective aliases -- but when both of their covers are in danger of being blown, a game of life and death ensues.More Infernal Affairs- #63 of 94 onThe 90+ Best Mafia Movies Of All Time
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For fans of: movies about becoming a gangster
In the classic crime drama, Scarface, Tony Montana (Al Pacino) emerges as a Cuban immigrant in 1980s Miami. With nothing but ambition, he becomes involved in the lucrative cocaine trade. His rise to power is swift, but so too is his moral decline. Tony's mistress Elvira Hancock (Michelle Pfeiffer) and right-hand man Manny Ribera (Steven Bauer) feature prominently in this tale of excess and downfall. Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, Scarface won a Golden Globe for Al Pacino's performance, eventually cementing its place in film history.More Scarface- Dig Deeper...The Real-Life People, Places, And Events That Inspired 'Scarface'
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For fans of: Leonardo DiCaprio in spy movies
CIA agent Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) hatches a bold but dangerous plan to capture terrorist Al-Saleem. With the help of Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) who is a master of subterfuge, Ferris creates a fake terrorist organization to prompt Al-Saleem out of hiding. At the same time, Ferris must keep his plan secret from Hani (Mark Strong), the head of Jordanian intelligence, because Ferris will lose his own life if Hani finds out.More Body of Lies- #9 of 73 onThe Greatest Movies About CIA Agents & Operatives
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For fans of: classic gangster movies
In the mesmerizing sequel, The Godfather Part II, we plunge deeper into the Corleone saga. This time, the narrative oscillates between two compelling timelines. In one, we follow a young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) as he navigates the gritty underworld of early 20th century New York. The parallel story presents an older Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), grappling with the family business's expanding empire and his own moral quandaries. A crime drama masterpiece, this film bagged six Academy Awards including Best Picture, affirming its cinematic legacy.- #3 of 96 onThe Very Best Oscar-Winning Movies For Best Picture
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For fans of: Al Pacino gangster movies
In the gritty underworld of Donnie Brasco, Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who goes undercover, adopting the persona of a gangster named Donnie Brasco. He befriends aging hitman Benjamin Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino), immersing himself in the Mafia's dangerous web. As he navigates this treacherous world of crime and loyalty, the line between his two identities blurs. This thrilling crime drama, laced with tension and suspense, earned an Academy Award nomination for its tight-knit screenplay. Amidst shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, Pistone must choose where his true loyalties lie.More Donnie Brasco- #189 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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For fans of: historical epic biopics
Bristling with raw survivalism, The Revenant chronicles the harrowing journey of Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), a frontiersman left for dead in the 1820s wilderness after a bear attack. Tossed aside by his hunting team, including callous John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy), Glass is driven by sheer will and an insatiable desire for retribution. Alejandro González Iñárritu's rugged epic won three Academy Awards, including Best Director, while DiCaprio snagged his long-awaited Best Actor Oscar. A stark portrayal of human endurance against nature's brutality, The Revenant is a visceral exploration of revenge, resilience, and redemption.More The Revenant- #71 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
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- Photo: The Usual Suspects / Gramercy PicturesThe Usual Suspects is a mystery-thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. Five criminals, including Dean Keaton (Gabriel Byrne) and Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey), meet during a police lineup. Soon after, they are entangled in an intricate plot involving a legendary criminal mastermind named Keyser Söze. The movie won two Academy Awards, one for Best Original Screenplay and another for Best Supporting Actor (Spacey). Directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie, it's a film of deception, power plays, and secrets that constantly challenges its audience.More The Usual Suspects
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For fans of: gritty crime movies
Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), who is both ruthless and mysterious, has ties to one of the most dangerous crime families in London. He crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), a midwife who has come across potentially damaging evidence against the family, which forces him to set in motion a plan of deceit, death and retribution.More Eastern Promises- #213 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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For fans of: complex thriller films
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.More Parasite- #108 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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For fans of: crime drama movies
The Drop is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Michaël R. Roskam, from a screenplay written by Dennis Lehane. The film is based on Lehane's 2009 short story "Animal Rescue". Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) is a bartender at a neighborhood bar in Brooklyn. Marvin Stipler (James Gandolfini) ceded ownership of the bar years earlier to Chechen mobsters and now operates it with Bob as a 'drop' for illegal takings. - Photo: HBO
For fans of: crime drama TV shows
Tony Soprano tries to be a good family man and run the New Jersey mob.More The Sopranos- Dig Deeper...The Best 'Sopranos' Episodes Of All Time
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For fans of: classic gangster dramas
In the heart of Las Vegas's glitz and glamour, Casino unfolds. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this crime drama features Sam Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a meticulous casino operator with ties to the mob. Alongside him is Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), an impulsive enforcer whose volatile nature threatens their empire. Ginger McKenna (Sharon Stone) completes the trio as Ace's opportunistic wife, her loyalty wavering between love and greed. This gritty portrayal of ambition, power, and downfall won Stone a Golden Globe for Best Actress in 1996. As an exploration of corruption within the neon glow of Las Vegas, Casino remains a significant entry in Scorsese's filmography.More Casino- #253 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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For fans of: tense gangster thrillers
A slice of street life in Little Italy among lower echelon Mafiosos, unbalanced punks, and petty criminals. A small-time hood gets in over his head with a vicious loan shark. In an attempt to free himself from the dangers of his debt, he gets help from a friend who is also involved in criminal activities.More Mean Streets- #372 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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For fans of: slow burning gangster movies
In 1954 Detroit, small-time criminals are hired to steal a document. When their heist goes horribly wrong, their search for who hired them -- and for what purpose - sends them wending through all echelons of the race-torn, rapidly changing city.More No Sudden Move- #34 of 57 onThe 50+ Best Movies About Con Artists
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For fans of: noir crime movies
In Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown, Pam Grier stars as the titular character, a flight attendant turned smuggler. When she gets caught in the crosshairs of law enforcement and her dangerous boss Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), Jackie devises an audacious plan. Assisted by bail bondsman Max Cherry (Robert Forster), they navigate a world rife with crime and deception. A crime thriller infused with black comedy, this movie showcases Tarantino's knack for dialogue and intricate plotting. It also earned Forster an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. With memorable performances and a gripping storyline, Jackie Brown is a testament to Tarantino's film-making prowess.More Jackie Brown- #679 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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For fans of: classic neo noir films
In the heart-throbbing 1971 crime thriller, The French Connection, Detective Jimmy Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner, Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider), are New York City cops hot on the trail of a narcotics smuggling ring. Popeye's relentless pursuit of Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey), the suave ringleader, leads them into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The film is renowned for its gritty realism, innovative cinematography, and a legendary car chase sequence. It bagged five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hackman, and Best Director for William Friedkin.- Dig Deeper...Movies That Won Best Picture at the Oscars and Golden Globes
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For fans of: tense crime dramas
The Infiltrator is a 2016 American crime drama film directed by Brad Furman and written by Ellen Brown Furman. The film is based on the autobiography of the same name by Robert Mazur, a U.S. Customs special agent, who in the 1980s helped bust Pablo Escobar's money-laundering organization by going undercover as a corrupt businessman. The film stars Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger, Benjamin Bratt, John Leguizamo, Joseph Gilgun and Amy Ryan.
