Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Summer of Sam List

  • Dog Day Afternoon - Explores crime and social tensions in a gritty urban setting during the 1970s.
  • Zodiac - Focuses on a serial killer in the 1970s and the obsession of a journalist trying to uncover the truth.
  • The French Connection - Features crime and law enforcement in New York City with a realistic and gritty approach.
  • American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson - Explores high-profile crimes and societal reactions during a turbulent time in American history.
  • The Wire - Examines crime, law enforcement, and urban life in Baltimore with a realistic portrayal.
  • Se7en - A dark thriller focused on a serial killer and the psychological impact on investigators.
  • Prisoners - Centers on a crime investigation and its emotional toll on families and communities.
  • Wolfpack - Delves into the lives of young people in a turbulent setting, much like the youth in 'Summer of Sam'.
  • Natural Born Killers - A surreal take on media sensationalism surrounding violence and crime.
  • Mindhunter - Investigates serial killers and the psychology behind crime during the late 1970s.
  • The Silence of the Lambs - Explores the mind of a serial killer and the investigation to catch him.
  • American Psycho - Examines a dark character in an urban setting during the 1980s, reflecting crime and identity crisis.
  • Goodfellas - Explores organized crime and the impact on personal lives in a stylish manner.
  • Fargo - Examines crime and morality in a unique storytelling style, with a backdrop of societal issues.
  • Panic Room - A suspenseful thriller about a home invasion that explores fear and survival.
  • Breaking Bad - Focuses on moral dilemmas, crime, and the transformation of a character in a tense environment.
  • True Detective - A dark and gritty anthology series centered around crime investigations and personal demons.
  • The Sopranos - Explores crime, family, and identity in contemporary America with deep character studies.
  • Boyz n the Hood - Examines urban life, crime, and social issues in Los Angeles, focusing on character perspectives.
  • Sin City - A stylistic take on crime and the dark underbelly of urban life with intertwining stories.
  • The Departed - A taut thriller about crime and betrayal set in an urban environment with dual perspectives.
  • Scarface - Follows an immigrant's rise and fall in crime, reflecting themes of ambition and morality.
  • Catch Me If You Can - Explores crime from the perspective of a con artist, highlighting personal stories amidst chaos.
  • Killing Them Softly - Focuses on crime and its repercussions with a commentary on American society.
  • Nightcrawler - Examines the media's role in crime and sensationalism, featuring a morally ambiguous protagonist.
  • The Killing - Explores the impact of a murder on a community and the investigation surrounding it.
  • The Town - Focuses on a group of bank robbers and the complexities of crime and loyalty.
  • Menace II Society - Examines the struggles of youth and crime in a urban environment, much like the setting of 'Summer of Sam'.
  • Cape Fear - A psychological thriller about obsession and the impact of crime on a family.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of violence and societal response in a dystopian setting.
  • No Country for Old Men - Features a cat-and-mouse game surrounding a crime set against dark moral landscapes.
  • The Night Of - Focuses on a murder case and its impacts on all involved, examining the justice system intricately.
  • Gone Baby Gone - Investigates a kidnapping that reveals deeper societal issues, reflecting moral quandaries.
  • Monster - Based on a true story of a female serial killer, exploring crime and the complexity of character.
  • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Examines crime and myth in American history with lyrical storytelling.
  • Heavyweight - Explores youth culture and personal struggles set against a background of changing times.
  • The Burning - A horror film that captures the tension and fear surrounding a serial killer.
  • The Strangers - Follows a couple facing terrifying unknown assailants, reflecting themes of fear and survival.
  • A History of Violence - Explores personal identity and violence, with a focus on the impact of crime on family.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1975 United States of America 275630 8 Movie Released R
2
Zodiac
Zodiac
157 min
2007 United States of America 607340 7.7 Movie Released R
3 1971 United States of America 137433 7.7 Movie Released R
4
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
5
Se7en
Se7en
127 min
1995 United States of America 1824220 8.6 Movie Released R
6
Prisoners
Prisoners
153 min
2013 United States of America 824685 8.2 Movie Released
7 1994 United States of America 254185 7.2 Movie Released R
8
MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
74 min
SS 2 EP 19
2017 United States of America 344617 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
9 1991 United States of America 1568880 8.6 Movie Released R
10
American Psycho
American Psycho
102 min
2000 Canada 732402 7.6 Movie Released R
11
GoodFellas
GoodFellas
145 min
1990 United States of America 1273730 8.7 Movie Released R
12
Fargo
Fargo
98 min
1996 United Kingdom 733442 8.1 Movie Released R
13
Panic Room
Panic Room
111 min
2002 United States of America 299797 6.8 Movie Released R
14
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
True Detective
True Detective
60 min
SS 4 EP 30
2014 Mexico 666957 8.9 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
16
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
1991 United States of America 156880 7.8 Movie Released R
18
Sin City
Sin City
124 min
2005 United States of America 797228 8 Movie Released R
19
The Departed
The Departed
151 min
2006 Hong Kong 1438060 8.5 Movie Released R
20
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
21 2002 United States of America 1112960 8.1 Movie Released
22 2012 United States of America 154188 6.2 Movie Released R
23
Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
118 min
2014 United States of America 612762 7.8 Movie Released
24
The Killing
The Killing
60 min
SS 4 EP 44
2011 United States of America 125250 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
The Town
The Town
125 min
2010 United Kingdom 419660 7.5 Movie Released R
26 1993 United States of America 65218 7.5 Movie Released R
27
Cape Fear
Cape Fear
128 min
1991 United States of America 219377 7.3 Movie Released
28 1971 United Kingdom 888921 8.3 Movie Released
29 2007 United States of America 1075900 8.2 Movie Released R
30
The Night Of
The Night Of
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United Kingdom 175458 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
31
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone
113 min
2007 United States of America 296214 7.6 Movie Released R
32
Monster
Monster
110 min
2003 United States of America 163673 7.3 Movie Released R
33 2007 Canada 194193 7.5 Movie Released R
34
The Burning
The Burning
91 min
1981 United States of America 22723 6.3 Movie Released R
35
The Strangers
The Strangers
86 min
2008 United States of America 147459 6.1 Movie Released R
36 2005 Germany 255429 7.4 Movie Released R
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