Best Crime Gangster

Widely considered Scorsese's magnum opus, 'Goodfellas' is a visceral and unflinching portrayal of the rise and fall of Henry Hill in the world of organized crime. Its innovative narrative structure, d...

City of God depicts the development of criminal activity within Rio de Janeiro’s Cidade de Deus neighborhood from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The narrative focuses on escalating conflict betwee...

Narcos is a television series depicting the activities of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel in Colombia. The show chronicles Escobar’s operations alongside interactions with DEA agents and other c...

Gomorrah is a critically acclaimed Italian television series exploring the brutal world of organized crime in Southern Italy. Based on Roberto Saviano’s novel, it depicts the complex power dynamics an...

Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed' is a gripping remake of the Hong Kong film 'Infernal Affairs,' set in Boston's criminal underworld. The film follows a state trooper infiltrating the mob and a mole wi...

Boardwalk Empire is a television drama set in Atlantic City during the 1920s. It explores the complex world of organized crime and Prohibition through the story of Nucky Thompson, a powerful mobster....

The film portrays the rise of Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who establishes a lucrative criminal empire dealing primarily in cocaine within the city of Miami. Montana’s operations involve violence a...

Sons of Anarchy is a crime drama television series centered around the Charming, California-based Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club. The show explores the complex relationships within the outlaw group a...

Mean Streets is a 1973 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese, focusing on a group of young men within New York’s Little Italy. The film explores themes of Italian-American identity, organized crime,...

Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 crime thriller renowned for its innovative narrative structure and dark humor. The film follows a group of criminals after a botched diamond heist, exploring themes of betraya...

A sprawling and operatic crime epic, 'Casino' chronicles the rise and fall of Sam 'Ace' Rothstein, a gambling expert tasked with running a Las Vegas casino. Scorsese's meticulous attention to detail a...

Thief is a 1981 political thriller focusing on Frank White, a skilled safecracker seeking retirement. The film, directed by Michael Mann, showcases a stylish neo-noir crime drama centered around a jew...

The Roaring Twenties is a 1939 film exploring the turbulent period following World War I. Set during Prohibition, it portrays the rise of organized crime and the social unrest fueled by economic insta...

Key Largo, directed by John Huston, is a 1948 crime drama featuring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as they become embroiled in a conflict during a Florida hurricane. The film’s narrative adapts Max...

A Bronx Tale chronicles the experiences of a young Italian-American boy named Calogero navigating conflicting influences. He is drawn toward a local Mafia figure while simultaneously grappling with hi...

Pépé le Moko, directed by Julien Duvivier, portrays a gangster’s attempted refuge in Algiers’ Casbah during the 1930s. The film, based on Henri La Barthe's novel, depicts the pursuit of a fugitive who...

The Public Enemy is a 1931 Warner Bros. film directed by William A. Wellman, featuring James Cagney and Jean Harlow. It depicts a narrative concerning a young individual’s progression within the crimi...

Animal Kingdom is a television series exploring the lives of an American crime family rooted in Australia. The show depicts a multi-generational network deeply involved in illegal activities, particul...

A full remake of the original Yakuza 2, Kiwami 2 updates the visuals and mechanics while expanding the story. It features a dual-protagonist system with Kiryu and Majima, offering two different ways t...

4 Blocks is a German drama centering on Ali Hamadi, a drug cartel leader in Berlin-Neukölln. His plans for an ordinary life are disrupted by his brother-in-law’s arrest, leading to a power struggle in...

Eastern Promises depicts a crime thriller set in London involving the Russian Mafia. The narrative centers on a midwife who uncovers a trafficking scheme after a young woman’s death during childbirth....

Donnie Brasco recounts the story of an FBI agent, Michael Brasco, who goes undercover within the Bonanno crime family during the 1970s. The film is adapted from Joseph D. Pistone’s memoir detailing hi...

Get Shorty is a 1995 crime comedy starring John Travolta as a Miami mobster who becomes entangled with Hollywood’s film industry. The movie, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, was based on an Elmore Leonar...

Grisbi is a 1954 French crime film starring Jean Gabin. The story centers on a retired burglar who reluctantly assists a young man in executing a daring bank heist. Notable for its realistic portrayal...

American Hustle is a 2013 crime film based on the FBI Abscam operation. The story centers around two con artists and an FBI agent who orchestrate a complex sting targeting corrupt politicians, includi...

The Racket is a 1928 silent crime film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Thomas Meighan. Adapted from Bartlett Cormack’s stage play, the movie features Howard Hughes’ production through Paramou...

Léon is a retired hitman who takes in Mathilda, a young girl orphaned after her family’s murder. As they live together, Léon teaches Mathilda his skills, forming a close bond despite their dangerous c...

Tulsa King follows Dwight “The General” Manfredi, an ex-mob boss relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, after his release from prison. He establishes a new criminal enterprise while navigating local relationsh...

Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 crime drama depicting the intertwined lives of Jewish gangsters in New York City. The film follows David “Noodles” Aaronson and Maximilian “Max” Bercovicz as they...