Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Illegal Lives List
- American Gangster - Both explore the world of crime and the moral ambiguity involved.
- Breaking Bad - Follows a character's descent into the drug trade, paralleling themes of illegal activities.
- Scarface - A classic crime film about ambition, power, and the drug trade.
- Narcos - Deep dives into the drug trade in Colombia, showcasing similar illegal activities.
- The Wire - Explores crime and law enforcement in Baltimore, resonating with illegal undertones.
- City of God - A gritty portrayal of life in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, focusing on crime and survival.
- Goodfellas - Examines the life of mobsters in America, paralleling the illegal lifestyle.
- Casino - Shows the interplay of crime and business in Las Vegas, similar themes of illegality.
- Ozark - Follows a family's involvement in money laundering, touching on similar themes of crime.
- El Chapo - A series based on the life of notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.
- Peaky Blinders - Follows a crime family in post-WWI England, focusing on illegal activities.
- Queen of the South - Focuses on a woman who rises to power in the drug trade, similar themes of crime.
- Blow - Based on the real-life story of drug dealer George Jung, featuring illegal lifestyles.
- Narcos: Mexico - Explores the origin of the modern drug war in Mexico, similar illegal undertones.
- Lawless - About bootlegging during Prohibition, dealing with illegal businesses and crime.
- Sicario - Examines the drug trade and law enforcement's brutal realities.
- The Godfather - A mafia saga that delves into the intricacies of organized crime.
- Blood In, Blood Out - Focuses on gang life and the criminal underworld, similar themes of illegal lives.
- The Departed - Involves undercover work in the Boston mob, focusing on crime and deception.
- Training Day - Explores corruption in the LAPD, mixing crime with law enforcement.
- The Sopranos - A deep dive into the life of a mob boss and the dynamics of crime.
- Catch Me If You Can - Based on a true story of a con artist, showcasing crimes committed for survival.
- A History of Violence - Explores themes of violence and identity, with undertones of criminality.
- Snowfall - Focuses on the early days of the drug epidemic in Los Angeles.
- Body of Lies - A spy film exploring deceit and illegal operations related to terrorism.
- The Irishman - A retrospective look at organized crime in post-war America.
- Prisoners - Explores dark themes involving crime and moral dilemmas.
- Rush Hour - A mix of action and comedy revolving around crime and criminal investigations.
- Miami Vice - Follows undercover agents battling drug smuggling and organized crime.
- Better Call Saul - Focuses on a lawyer involved with criminals, showcasing illegal activities.
- The Shield - Examines police corruption and crime in Los Angeles.
- Hustle & Flow - About a pimp trying to become a rapper, linking music with a life of crime.
- Locked Up - A Spanish series about women in a prison, covering crime and consequences.
- The Night Of - Explores the criminal justice system through a murder case.
- Eastbound & Down - Follows a disgraced athlete involved in various illegal activities.
- Gomorrah - An Italian series delving into the mafia, focusing on crime and survival.
- The Blacklist - Follows a criminal mastermind assisting law enforcement, blending crime with intrigue.
- Deadwood - Explores lawlessness in the Old West, focusing on crime and power dynamics.
- Fargo - Intertwines crime, dark humor, and distinctive characters in various narratives.
- Snow White and the Huntsman - Though fantasy, there are themes of betrayal and struggles for power reminiscent of crime dramas.
- Inside Man - A bank robbery film that navigates complex characters and morally gray actions.
- The Bridge - Examines crime and its effects, set against a border backdrop.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 3 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 5 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 6 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1990 | United States of America | Biography | 1273730 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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1995 | France | Crime | 570912 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 353176 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 10 |
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2017 | United States of America | Biography | 20781 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Crime | 666692 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 12 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 34833 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 13 |
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2001 | United States of America | Biography | 276996 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 94121 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 255090 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2015 | Mexico | Action | 484672 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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2006 | Hong Kong | Drama | 1438060 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 20 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 21 |
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2002 | United States of America | Biography | 1112960 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2005 | Germany | Drama | 255429 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 241028 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 436641 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 824685 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1998 | United States of America | Action | 299239 | 7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 28 |
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2006 | Germany | Action | 124962 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 668297 | 9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 89420 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2005 | United States of America | Crime | 43545 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2015 | Spain | Drama | 26429 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Crime | 175458 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 34 |
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2009 | United States of America | Comedy | 64837 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 35 |
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2014 | Italy | Crime | 45086 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 282373 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 37 |
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2004 | United States of America | Crime | 119179 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 38 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 39 |
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2012 | United States of America | Action | 304221 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 40 |
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2006 | United States of America | Crime | 402328 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 41 |
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2011 | Denmark | Crime | 77731 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |