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Friend

Friend is Kwak Kyung-taek's 2001 South Korean Busan gangster drama, a semi-autobiographical hit that set a domestic box-office record.

7.4 Good

apps Top Friend Alternatives

The top alternative to Friend in 2026 is Made in Hong Kong with a score of 8.1/10, followed by The Long Arm of the Law (7.7) and Clockers (7.4).

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Made in Hong Kong

Made in Hong Kong

Made in Hong Kong is Fruit Chan's 1997 independent drama, produced by Andy Lau and winner of Best Picture at the 1998 Ho...

Youth INDIE Gangster 1990S
8.1 Great
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The Long Arm of the Law

The Long Arm of the Law

Long Arm of the Law is a 1984 Hong Kong crime film by Johnny Mak, ranked No. 6 in the 2005 Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictu...

Crime Gangster 1980S Hong Kong
7.7 Good
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Clockers

Clockers

Clockers is a 1995 American crime drama directed by Spike Lee, notable for adapting Richard Price's novel about drug dea...

American Gangster 1990S Brooklyn
7.4 Good
4
Full Contact

Full Contact

Full Contact is a 1992 Hong Kong action film by Ringo Lam, starring Chow Yun-fat in a Bangkok revenge story that became...

Action Revenge Gangster 1990S
7.4 Good
5
City of Men

City of Men

City of Men is a 2007 Brazilian crime drama directed by Paulo Morelli, notable for continuing the TV story of two friend...

2000S Brazilian Gang Favela
7.3 Good
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Two Hands

Two Hands

Two Hands is a 1999 Australian crime comedy directed by Gregor Jordan, notable for pairing Heath Ledger with Bryan Brown...

Australian Comedy Gangster 1990S
7.3 Good
7
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a 2019 South Korean crime action film by Lee Won-tae, screened in Cannes Midnight Sc...

Korean Action Gangster Serial Killer
7.1 Good
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The Merciless

The Merciless

The Merciless is a 2017 South Korean crime-action film by Byun Sung-hyun, shown in Cannes Midnight Screenings and starri...

Korean Gangster Prison Undercover
7.1 Good
9
The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On is a 2007 South Korean crime comedy by Han Jae-rim, starring Song Kang-ho as a gangster trying to be...

Korean Family Crime Gangster
6.9 Fair
10
The Funeral

The Funeral

The Funeral is a 1996 American crime drama by Abel Ferrara, notable for its 1930s New York mob setting and ensemble led...

American New York Gangster 1990S
6.8 Fair
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Night in Paradise

Night in Paradise

Night in Paradise is Park Hoon-jung's 2020 South Korean neo-noir crime film, premiering at Venice before its 2021 Netfli...

Korean Gangster Neo Noir 2020S
6.8 Fair
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Kidulthood

Kidulthood

Kidulthood is a 2006 British drama directed by Menhaj Huda and written by Noel Clarke, notable for its single-day portra...

Youth London British 2000S
6.7 Fair
13
Adulthood

Adulthood

Adulthood is a 2008 British crime drama written and directed by Noel Clarke, notable as the Kidulthood sequel following...

London British 2000S Sequel
6.5 Fair
14
Gangnam Blues

Gangnam Blues

Gangnam Blues is Yoo Ha's 2015 South Korean neo-noir set amid 1970s Seoul land development, starring Lee Min-ho and Kim...

Korean Real Estate Gangster 2010S
6.4 Fair
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No Tears for the Dead

No Tears for the Dead

No Tears for the Dead is a 2014 South Korean action film by Lee Jeong-beom, starring Jang Dong-gun as a hitman conflicte...

Korean Action Gangster 2010S
6.3 Fair
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Born to Be King

Born to Be King

Born to Be King is a 2000 Hong Kong crime film by Andrew Lau, serving as the sixth and final Young and Dangerous sequel...

Youth 2000S Sequel Hong Kong
6.2 Fair
17
The Ruthless

The Ruthless

The Ruthless is a 2019 Italian crime film directed by Renato De Maria, notable for following a Milanese gangster's rise...

Italian Organized Crime Gangster Milan
6.1 Fair
18
Friend: The Great Legacy

Friend: The Great Legacy

Friend: The Great Legacy is a 2013 South Korean neo-noir sequel by Kwak Kyung-taek, revisiting the Friend saga across th...

Korean Gangster Sequel 2010S
6.1 Fair
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Belly

Belly

Belly is a 1998 American crime drama and the feature debut of music-video director Hype Williams, notable for starring r...

American Urban Gangster 1990S
6.0 Fair
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Shottas

Shottas

Shottas is a 2002 Jamaican crime film directed by Cess Silvera, notable for starring Ky-Mani Marley and Spragga Benz as...

Gangster 2000S Kingston Jamaican
5.9 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Friend Action
Made in Hong Kong
Made in Hong Kong
Gangster Film Youth INDIE Gangster
8.1 Great +0.7 Compare
The Long Arm of the Law
The Long Arm of the Law
Gangster Film Crime Gangster 1980S
7.7 Good +0.3 Compare
Clockers
Clockers
Gangster Film American Gangster 1990S
7.4 Good Same Compare
Full Contact
Full Contact
Gangster Film Action Revenge Gangster
7.4 Good Same Compare
City of Men
City of Men
Gangster Film 2000S Brazilian Gang
7.3 Good -0.1 Compare
Two Hands
Two Hands
Gangster Film Australian Comedy Gangster
7.3 Good -0.1 Compare
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
Gangster Film Korean Action Gangster
7.1 Good -0.3 Compare
The Merciless
The Merciless
Gangster Film Korean Gangster Prison
7.1 Good -0.3 Compare
The Show Must Go On
The Show Must Go On
Gangster Film Korean Family Crime
6.9 Fair -0.5 Compare
The Funeral
The Funeral
Gangster Film American New York Gangster
6.8 Fair -0.6 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Friend?
The top alternatives to Friend in 2026 include Made in Hong Kong, The Long Arm of the Law, Clockers, Full Contact, City of Men. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Friend compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Friend scores 7.4/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Friend worth it in 2026?
Friend scores 7.4/10 in the Gangster Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Friend?
Several alternatives to Friend offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Friend?
Common reasons users look for Friend alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Friend are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Friend in the Gangster Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Friend alternative has the highest rating?
Made in Hong Kong currently holds the highest rating among Friend alternatives with a score of 8.1/10.
Can I use Made in Hong Kong instead of Friend?
Made in Hong Kong is one of the top-rated alternatives to Friend. While they serve similar purposes in the Gangster Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Friend?
Pricing varies among Friend alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Gangster Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Friend alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Friend vs Made in Hong Kong: which is better?
Friend scores 7.4/10 while Made in Hong Kong scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Friend vs The Long Arm of the Law: which is better?
Friend scores 7.4/10 while The Long Arm of the Law scores 7.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Friend vs Clockers: which is better?
Friend scores 7.4/10 while Clockers scores 7.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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