Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to A Dirty Carnival List

  • The Godfather - Both explore the crime underworld with a focus on loyalty and betrayal.
  • Goodfellas - Both films depict the rise and fall of a gangster, showcasing the consequences of a life of crime.
  • City of God - Focuses on gang culture and the impact of crime on communities, similar to the themes of A Dirty Carnival.
  • Oldboy - A South Korean film that shares a dark and intense narrative with themes of revenge.
  • The Man from Nowhere - Features a protagonist drawn into the underworld, much like the main character in A Dirty Carnival.
  • Trainspotting - Explores dark themes and the consequences of a life steeped in addiction and crime.
  • Chinatown - Both depict the underbelly of society and the complexities of human nature within crime narratives.
  • Scarface - Focuses on the rise of a criminal figure and the dramatic consequences of their actions.
  • The Departed - Both films feature a storyline revolving around crime, deceit, and loyalty.
  • Layer Cake - Explores the criminal underworld in a stylish way, similar to A Dirty Carnival's approach.
  • American Gangster - Depicts the rise of a drug lord and the consequences of his reign.
  • Fight Club - Both films feature anti-establishment themes and complex characters navigating societal norms.
  • Se7en - Explores dark themes of morality and the effects of crime on individuals.
  • Casino - Examines the complexities of organized crime and personal relationships within that world.
  • Donnie Brasco - A deep dive into the world of organized crime and undercover operations.
  • The Usual Suspects - Features a twisty narrative involving crime and deception, keeping the audience guessing.
  • Reservoir Dogs - Explores crime and betrayal among a group of criminals.
  • Narcos - A gritty portrayal of drug trafficking and crime, paralleling the themes in A Dirty Carnival.
  • Breaking Bad - Focuses on a character's transformation into the criminal world with high stakes and personal conflicts.
  • Prisoners - Explores the darker sides of crime and personal morality within a suspenseful narrative.
  • The Wire - A realistic portrayal of crime and its effects on society, much like A Dirty Carnival.
  • Peaky Blinders - Features organized crime set in early 20th century England with rich character development.
  • Sicario - Explores the complexities and brutality of drug trafficking and law enforcement.
  • Memento - A psychological thriller with dark themes and a complex narrative structure.
  • City Hunter - A blend of action and crime with a focus on personal conflicts.
  • Gomorrah - Offers a gritty and realistic portrayal of organized crime in Italy, similar to A Dirty Carnival.
  • A Prophet - Follows a young man's rise in the criminal underworld after being imprisoned.
  • The Sopranos - A deep character study of a mob boss dealing with personal and criminal issues, much like A Dirty Carnival.
  • Boys in the Hood - Explores gang culture and the effects of crime on youth, similar to the themes in A Dirty Carnival.
  • The Black Donnellys - A drama centered on a family involved in crime, highlighting themes of loyalty and betrayal.
  • Body of Lies - Involves espionage and intricate ties to crime and morality.
  • The Intouchables - While lighter in tone, explores friendship and overcoming hardship, akin to the human connections in crime dramas.
  • Raging Bull - Focuses on the personal struggles and conflicts of a flawed character, similar to the protagonist in A Dirty Carnival.
  • The Rainmaker - Explores themes of justice and morality within the legal and crime sectors.
  • In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - Involves themes of revenge, quest, and darker human nature, drawing parallels to crime narratives.
  • The Italian Job - A heist film that combines thrilling crime elements with character-driven storylines.
  • The Shield - Focuses on moral ambiguities within police work and crime, similar to the complexities in A Dirty Carnival.
  • L.A. Confidential - Explores crime, corruption, and morality in 1950s Los Angeles.
  • The Night Of - A limited series focusing on crime, its aftermath, and the legal system’s complexities.
  • Homeland - Deals with terrorism and crime in a complex narrative involving morality and personal conflicts.
  • Deadwood - Set in a lawless town, it explores the emergence of crime and power dynamics.
  • The Bridge - A crime drama that intertwines personal stories with the larger issue of border crime.

Last updated: 2024-09-27 03:58:15

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Godfather
The Godfather
175 min
1972 United States of America 2040040 9.2 Movie Released R
2
GoodFellas
GoodFellas
145 min
1990 United States of America 1273730 8.7 Movie Released R
3
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
4
Oldboy
Oldboy
120 min
2003 South Korea 645833 8.3 Movie Released R
5 2010 South Korea 75596 7.7 Movie Released R
6
Trainspotting
Trainspotting
94 min
1996 United Kingdom 732000 8.1 Movie Released R
7
Chinatown
Chinatown
130 min
1974 United States of America 354079 8.1 Movie Released R
8
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
9
The Departed
The Departed
151 min
2006 Hong Kong 1438060 8.5 Movie Released R
10
Layer Cake
Layer Cake
105 min
2004 United Kingdom 197853 7.3 Movie Released
11 2007 United States of America 457466 7.8 Movie Released R
12
Fight Club
Fight Club
139 min
1999 Germany 2358980 8.8 Movie Released
13
Se7en
Se7en
127 min
1995 United States of America 1824220 8.6 Movie Released R
14
Casino
Casino
179 min
1995 France 570912 8.2 Movie Released
15
Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco
127 min
1997 United States of America 335723 7.7 Movie Released
16 1995 United States of America 1155830 8.5 Movie Released R
17 1992 United States of America 1099390 8.3 Movie Released R
18
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
19
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Prisoners
Prisoners
153 min
2013 United States of America 824685 8.2 Movie Released
21
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
79 min
SS 6 EP 36
2013 United Kingdom 666692 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
23
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
24
Memento
Memento
113 min
2000 United States of America 1336770 8.4 Movie Released
25
City Hunter
City Hunter
99 min
1993 Hong Kong 12595 6.3 Movie Released
26
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
48 min
SS 5 EP 58
2014 Italy 45086 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
A Prophet
A Prophet
155 min
2009 France 102788 7.8 Movie Released
28
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
29
The Black Donnellys
The Black Donnellys
60 min
SS 1 EP 13
2007 United States of America 14415 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
30
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
128 min
2008 United States of America 241028 7 Movie Released
31 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
32
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
129 min
1980 United States of America 383916 8.1 Movie Released R
33
The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
135 min
1997 United States of America 83781 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
34 2007 Canada 51415 3.8 Movie Released PG-13
35
The Italian Job
The Italian Job
110 min
2003 France 391654 7 Movie Released PG-13
36
The Shield
The Shield
45 min
SS 7 EP 88
2002 United States of America 89420 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
37 1997 United States of America 623461 8.2 Movie Released R
38
The Night Of
The Night Of
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United Kingdom 175458 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
39
Homeland
Homeland
55 min
SS 8 EP 96
2011 Israel 363147 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
40
Deadwood
Deadwood
55 min
SS 3 EP 36
2004 United States of America 119179 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
41
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
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