Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Year of the Dragon List
- The Departed - Both films delve into crime, betrayal, and the tension between law enforcement and organized crime.
- Scarface - Features themes of ambition, power struggles, and the impact of crime on individuals and families.
- The Godfather - Explores organized crime and family dynamics, similar to the power struggles in 'Year of the Dragon.'
- City of God - Both depict the harsh realities of crime and violence in urban settings.
- Donnie Brasco - Focuses on undercover work in the Mafia, exploring loyalty and deception in crime.
- Lethal Weapon - Contains elements of buddy cop dynamics alongside crime investigations.
- Chinatown - Both films feature a detective unraveling corruption and crime in complex urban societies.
- Training Day - Explores moral ambiguity in law enforcement and crime, similar to the investigations in 'Year of the Dragon.'
- Serpico - Follows an honest cop battling corruption within the police force and organized crime.
- American Gangster - Centers on the rise of a drug lord and the efforts of law enforcement to take him down.
- Infernal Affairs - Focuses on infiltration and dual lives within organized crime and law enforcement.
- Gangs of New York - Explores historical organized crime and societal conflicts, connecting to similar themes of power.
- Cape Fear - Both films involve intense psychological thrillers regarding crime and revenge.
- The Sopranos - A deep dive into organized crime and family dynamics, similar in tone and themes.
- Breaking Bad - Story of transformation in crime, highlighting moral issues and personal decisions.
- Narcos - Follows the rise of drug cartels and law enforcement efforts to combat them.
- Sweet Smell of Success - Examines power, corruption, and manipulation within New York's social scene.
- Hotel Rwanda - Explores themes of conflict, social strife, and the impact of violence on individuals and communities.
- Blood In, Blood Out - Deals with gang culture, family ties, and the struggle within organized crime.
- Heat - A detailed examination of the lives of criminals and cops, focusing on the moral complexities of their choices.
- The Wire - Explores the drug trade and its impact on society, akin to themes presented in 'Year of the Dragon.'
- Casino - Focuses on organized crime within Las Vegas and the moral conflicts faced by its characters.
- A History of Violence - Explores themes of identity and the implications of violent crime on personal lives.
- Killing Them Softly - A crime drama focused on the consequences of organized crime and its affect on society.
- Sicario - Dealing with drug cartels and law enforcement's ethical dilemmas, reminiscent of 'Year of the Dragon.'
- The Man Who Knew Too Much - Involves intense personal stakes within a crime narrative context.
- No Country for Old Men - Explores violence and morality within a crime-laden narrative, similar stylistically.
- Bad Boys - Involves crime-related action and the dynamics between police partners.
- The French Connection - A gritty cop drama centered around drug trafficking similar to organized crime investigations.
- Prisoners - Focuses on the emotional and moral consequences of crime and its investigation.
- The Untouchables - Explores the battle between law enforcement and organized crime during the Prohibition era.
- The Killing - A film noir exploring crime, investigation, and moral complexities.
- Blade Runner - While primarily sci-fi, it includes themes of moral ambiguity and crime in a dystopian society.
- Fargo - A dark crime story exploring personal and social narratives intertwined with violence.
- Body of Lies - Involves espionage and crime in an international context, akin to 'Year of the Dragon.'
- The Usual Suspects - Involves deceit and complex crime narratives, reminiscent of the intricacies in 'Year of the Dragon.'
- The Town - Focusing on bank robbers and law enforcement pursuing them, illustrating crime's personal effect.
- Enemy of the State - Involves government surveillance, crime, and a quest for justice within a modern context.
- Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Builds on themes of drug wars and moral complexities involved in crime enforcement.
- The Equalizer - Focuses on vigilante justice and the fight against organized crime.
- Banshee - Combines crime and complex personal narratives revolving around an ex-con posing as a sheriff.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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2006 | Hong Kong | Drama | 1438060 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 335723 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1987 | United States of America | Action | 279449 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 7 |
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1974 | United States of America | Drama | 354079 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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1973 | United States of America | Biography | 136628 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 10 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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2002 | Hong Kong | Drama | 132512 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2002 | Italy | Crime | 477155 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 219377 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 17 |
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1957 | United States of America | Drama | 36219 | 8 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 728143 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 21 |
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1995 | France | Crime | 570912 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 255429 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 154188 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2015 | Mexico | Action | 484672 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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1956 | United States of America | Drama | 70634 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2007 | United States of America | Crime | 1075900 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1995 | United States of America | Action | 296064 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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1971 | United States of America | Action | 137433 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 824685 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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1987 | United States of America | Crime | 334061 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 125250 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 32 |
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1982 | United States of America | Action | 830678 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 241028 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 1155830 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Crime | 419660 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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1998 | United Kingdom | Action | 261317 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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2018 | Mexico | Action | 170065 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 39 |
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2014 | United States of America | Thriller | 428117 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 40 |
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2013 | United States of America | Action | 127246 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |