Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Sweet Smell of Success List

  • Network - A scathing critique of the media landscape and the power struggles within.
  • The Insider - Explores the corrupting influence of the media and corporate interests.
  • All the President's Men - Focuses on investigative journalism and the impact of powerful individuals.
  • The Devil Wears Prada - Examines ambition, power, and morality in the fashion industry.
  • Fargo - A darkly humorous take on crime and morality with complex characters.
  • American Psycho - Critiques the superficiality and moral decay in a ruthless society.
  • The Social Network - Explores ambition and betrayal in the world of social media.
  • Nightcrawler - Follows a morally ambiguous protagonist in the world of crime journalism.
  • The Big Short - Examines greed and corruption in high finance through a compelling narrative.
  • Citizen Kane - Investigates power and the consequences of wealth through a complex story.
  • Chinatown - A dark and gripping tale of corruption and intrigue in Los Angeles.
  • A Face in the Crowd - Examines the influence of media on society and the emergence of a manipulative figure.
  • The Manchurian Candidate - Political intrigue and the impact of external forces on power dynamics.
  • Thank You for Smoking - A satirical look at lobbying and media manipulation.
  • L.A. Confidential - A noir film that delves into corruption within the police force and media.
  • To Die For - Follows a woman's extreme ambition to become a news anchor, highlighting ethical ambiguities.
  • The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of ambition, wealth, and the American Dream.
  • Glengarry Glen Ross - Conveys the ruthless competition within the real estate business and moral decay.
  • Michael Clayton - Focuses on a fixer in a law firm dealing with corruption and moral quandaries.
  • Donnie Brasco - Explores the duality of loyalty and betrayal within a world of crime.
  • Scarface - A visceral portrayal of ambition and the extremes of power and greed.
  • Wall Street - Examines greed and ethics in the financial world, akin to media manipulation themes.
  • Gone Girl - Explores media manipulation and public perception in a publicized crime case.
  • Prisoners - A tense exploration of morality, desperation, and the lengths people will go to.
  • The Ides of March - Political intrigue and the compromises made in the pursuit of power.
  • The Post - Spotlights the fight for journalistic integrity against powerful opposition.
  • Body of Lies - Portrays deception and manipulation within the world of intelligence.
  • Inside Man - A thrilling exploration of morality, law, and the manipulation of the truth.
  • Running on Empty - Explores the costs of choosing one's ambition over moral and familial duties.
  • The Cable Guy - A dark comedy about media addiction and the pursuit of attention.
  • Boiler Room - Examines the cutthroat nature of finance and ambition at any cost.
  • The Hunger Games - An exploration of reality TV, media spectacle, and societal control.
  • House of Cards - A deep dive into political ambition, manipulation, and moral compromises.
  • Mad Men - Explores ambition, manipulation, and the impact of advertising on society.
  • Billions - Focuses on the power struggles between finance and law, highlighting corruption.
  • Better Call Saul - Examines moral ambiguity, ambition, and consequences in a complex narrative.
  • The Newsroom - Explores the challenges and ethics of journalism in the modern era.
  • The Wire - A realistic portrayal of crime, media, and morality in urban America.
  • Succession - Explores power dynamics and moral challenges within a media empire.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Network
Network
122 min
1976 United States of America 172785 8.1 Movie Released R
2
The Insider
The Insider
158 min
1999 United States of America 181912 7.8 Movie Released R
3 1976 United States of America 127364 7.9 Movie Released
4 2006 United States of America 478550 6.9 Movie Released
5
Fargo
Fargo
98 min
1996 United Kingdom 733442 8.1 Movie Released R
6
American Psycho
American Psycho
102 min
2000 Canada 732402 7.6 Movie Released R
7 2010 United States of America 767077 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
8
Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
118 min
2014 United States of America 612762 7.8 Movie Released
9
The Big Short
The Big Short
131 min
2015 United States of America 492003 7.8 Movie Released R
10
Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
119 min
1941 United States of America 469527 8.3 Movie Released NR
11
Chinatown
Chinatown
130 min
1974 United States of America 354079 8.1 Movie Released R
12 1957 United States of America 17392 8.2 Movie Released
13 2004 United States of America 117537 6.6 Movie Released R
14 2005 United Kingdom 230007 7.5 Movie Released R
15 1997 United States of America 623461 8.2 Movie Released R
16
To Die For
To Die For
106 min
1995 United Kingdom 54129 6.8 Movie Released R
17 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
18 1992 United States of America 117837 7.7 Movie Released R
19
Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
119 min
2007 United States of America 175057 7.2 Movie Released R
20
Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco
127 min
1997 United States of America 335723 7.7 Movie Released
21
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
22
Wall Street
Wall Street
126 min
1987 United States of America 166540 7.3 Movie Released R
23
Gone Girl
Gone Girl
149 min
2014 United States of America 1081600 8.1 Movie Released R
24
Prisoners
Prisoners
153 min
2013 United States of America 824685 8.2 Movie Released
25 2011 United States of America 232023 7.1 Movie Released R
26
The Post
The Post
116 min
2017 United States of America 163821 7.2 Movie Released
27
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
128 min
2008 United States of America 241028 7 Movie Released
28
Inside Man
Inside Man
129 min
2006 United States of America 402328 7.6 Movie Released
29 1988 United States of America 18134 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
30
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy
96 min
1996 United States of America 179757 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
31
Boiler Room
Boiler Room
118 min
2000 United States of America 56882 7 Movie Released R
32 2012 United States of America 1014680 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
33
House of Cards
House of Cards
55 min
SS 6 EP 73
2013 United States of America 534923 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
34
Mad Men
Mad Men
58 min
SS 7 EP 92
2007 United States of America 263657 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
35
Billions
Billions
60 min
SS 7 EP 84
2016 United States of America 110752 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
36
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
70 min
SS 6 EP 63
2015 United States of America 668297 9 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
60 min
SS 3 EP 25
2012 126042 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
38
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
39
Succession
Succession
89 min
SS 4 EP 39
2018 United States of America 284369 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
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