Gangster movies are known for their tales of power, loyalty, and betrayal, offering a gripping look into the criminal underworld.
While classics like The Godfather and Scarface dominate the genre, lesser-known gangster thrillers deserve more attention.
Miller’s Crossing (Amazon Prime Video): Set during the Prohibition era, this Coen Brothers classic follows a conflicted mob consigliere caught in shifting alliances.
Donnie Brasco (Netflix): This true-crime drama follows an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the mafia, focusing on complex relationships and personal conflict, rather than pure violence.
Kill the Irishman (Amazon Prime Video): Based on the true story of an Irish-American mobster, this gritty thriller focuses on defiance against the Mafia and offers an explosive portrayal of crime and the fight for control.
The Drop (Amazon Prime Video): A slow-burn crime thriller set in Brooklyn, featuring a bartender caught up in the criminal underworld.
Road to Perdition (Disney+ Hotstar): Set during the Great Depression, this visually stunning crime drama follows a mob enforcer and his son, delivering a gripping story of betrayal and the quest for justice.
Get Carter (Amazon Prime Video): Starring Michael Caine, this gritty London-set thriller follows a gangster investigating his brother’s suspicious death, blending revenge and crime in a dark, brutal world.
City of God (YouTube): Set in Rio’s favelas, this Brazilian crime drama follows two boys trapped in a violent world, showcasing the cycle of crime and the struggle for survival amidst poverty.