Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 List
- Scarface - A classic crime film that explores the rise and fall of a drug lord, similar in its portrayal of anti-heroes.
- Goodfellas - A biographical crime film that follows the life of a mob associate, reflecting organized crime's allure and dangers.
- Donnie Brasco - Based on true events, it tells the story of an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the mob, similar themes of betrayal.
- The Godfather - A seminal crime saga that depicts the complexities of family, power, and moral ambiguity in organized crime.
- Casino - Explores the intricate details of mob operations in Las Vegas, paralleling the criminal influences depicted in Mesrine.
- The Irishman - A sprawling epic of organized crime in post-war America, with elements of betrayal and legacy similar to Mesrine.
- American Gangster - Follows the rise of a heroin dealer, showcasing themes of ambition and crime akin to the life of Jacques Mesrine.
- City of God - Portrays violence and crime in Brazil's slums, highlighting similar themes of survival and criminality.
- Blow - Based on the true story of drug dealer George Jung, it details the rise and fall similar to Mesrine's narrative.
- Public Enemies - Depicts the life of bank robber John Dillinger, facing law enforcement similar to Mesrine's cat-and-mouse dynamics.
- The Departed - A crime thriller that involves undercover agents and organized crime, showcasing themes of duality and deception.
- Layer Cake - Follows a mid-level drug dealer trying to retire, highlighting the complexities and dangers of the criminal lifestyle.
- A Prophet - Focuses on a young Arab man in a French prison who rises to power in the mafia, reflecting similar themes of transformation.
- Training Day - Explores the corruption within law enforcement and the impact of crime and power dynamics on a rookie cop.
- Gomorrah - Delves into the inner workings of organized crime in Naples, reflecting the brutal realities of mafia life.
- The Town - Follows a group of bank robbers in Boston, showcasing the personal and professional consequences of criminality.
- Sin City - A stylized crime anthology that explores themes of violence and lawlessness reminiscent of Mesrine's story.
- The French Connection - Focuses on the drug trade and law enforcement in New York City, similar in intensity and themes of crime.
- No Country for Old Men - A dark tale of crime and morality set against the backdrop of a drug deal gone wrong, showcasing chaotic violence.
- The Usual Suspects - A mystery thriller involving crime, deception, and an enigmatic criminal figure reminiscent of Mesrine.
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - A British crime comedy that highlights the world of organized crime with humor and style, similar to thematic elements.
- Black Mass - Based on the life of gangster Whitey Bulger, it parallels the themes of a notorious criminal like Mesrine.
- The Godfather Part II - Explores the earlier life of Vito Corleone and the rise of Michael Corleone, focusing on crime and power dynamics.
- The King of New York - Features a drug lord's attempt to control New York's crime scene, echoing themes of power and sociopathy.
- The Bad Lieutenant - Follows a corrupt police officer living a life of crime, highlighting moral decay akin to Mesrine's lifestyle.
- Heroine - Explores the life of women in the drug trade, overlapping themes of crime and personal struggle.
- The Infiltrator - Follows a U.S. customs official working undercover against drug cartels, showcasing the high stakes of crime.
- Lawless - Based on the true story of bootleggers during Prohibition, it reflects themes of crime, loyalty, and survival.
- T2 Trainspotting - Explores the lives of former heroin addicts and their struggles, echoing themes of crime and redemption.
- The Place Beyond the Pines - Intertwines the lives of a motorcycle stunt rider and a cop, focusing on crime, consequences, and family.
- The Wire - An authentic portrayal of life and crime in Baltimore, emphasizing complex characters linked to organized crime.
- Narcos - A television series that chronicles the history of drug cartels in Colombia, paralleling the criminal aspects of Mesrine.
- Peaky Blinders - Follows a family involved in organized crime in post-World War I Birmingham, echoing the themes of ambition and violence.
- Breaking Bad - A high school chemistry teacher turned meth manufacturer, exploring the moral descent into crime similar to Mesrine.
- Ozark - Follows a financial planner who relocates his family to the Ozarks to launder money, showcasing the world of crime.
- Ray Donovan - Follows a fixer dealing with Hollywood's elite and criminals, emphasizing themes of violence and moral ambiguity.
- Boardwalk Empire - Set during Prohibition, it details the lives of gangsters in Atlantic City, involving themes of crime and power.
- The Sopranos - Focuses on a modern mob boss balancing family and crime, exploring similar psychological themes as Mesrine.
- Memento - A neo-noir thriller dealing with themes of crime and identity, showcasing the psychological impact of criminality.
- Fargo - A darkly comedic take on crime that explores the consequences of criminal acts, akin to Mesrine's story arcs.
- Heat - Chronicles the cat-and-mouse game between a thief and a detective, highlighting the complexity of criminal versus law enforcement.
- The Shield - A gritty television series about a corrupt LAPD detective, portraying moral ambiguity similar to Mesrine.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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1990 | United States of America | Biography | 1273730 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 335723 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 5 |
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1995 | France | Crime | 570912 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 436641 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 276996 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 321616 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2006 | Hong Kong | Drama | 1438060 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2004 | United Kingdom | Drama | 197853 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2009 | France | Crime | 102788 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2014 | Italy | Crime | 45086 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Crime | 419660 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2005 | United States of America | Thriller | 797228 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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1971 | United States of America | Action | 137433 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 1075900 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 1155830 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 | 1998 | United Kingdom | Action | 621168 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R | |
| 22 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Biography | 193811 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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1974 | United States of America | Crime | 1379840 | 9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2012 | India | Drama | 4635 | 5 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 79511 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 255090 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 134045 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 293107 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Crime | 666692 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 353176 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 34 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 94340 | 8.3 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 35 |
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2010 | United States of America | Crime | 205091 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 37 |
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2000 | United States of America | Mystery | 1336770 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 38 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 39 |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 728143 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 89420 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
