Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to There Was a Crooked Man... List
- Cool Hand Luke - Both films explore themes of rebellion against the system and feature a charismatic anti-hero.
- The Shawshank Redemption - Focuses on life in prison and the struggle for freedom and dignity.
- Escape from Alcatraz - A classic prison escape film that reflects on the human spirit's desire for freedom.
- The Green Mile - Offers a poignant portrayal of life in a prison, dealing with themes of justice and humanity.
- Prison Break - A TV series centered around prison escapes and the intricacies of life behind bars.
- The Great Escape - Tells the story of prisoners of war attempting to escape, resonating with themes of resistance.
- Midnight Express - Based on true events, it explores incarceration and the harsh realities of prison life.
- Shutter Island - Involves mysteries set within a closed institution and features complex characters dealing with their past.
- American History X - Deals with life in prison and the effects of racism, redemption, and personal transformation.
- Oz - A gritty and realistic look at life in a maximum-security prison and the challenges faced there.
- Law Abiding Citizen - Centers around themes of justice, vengeance, and corruption within the legal system.
- The Count of Monte Cristo - Revenge story that starts in prison; themes of betrayal and freedom are key components.
- Dead Man Walking - Explores themes of redemption, the death penalty, and the human condition within a prison context.
- The Inside Man - Involves a complex storyline about crime and justice, set around a bank heist and hostage situation.
- Hot Fuzz - While a comedy, it shares themes of crime investigation and community dynamics with a dark undertone.
- The Dark Knight - Explores themes of justice, morality, and the impact of crime on society.
- Killing Them Softly - Focuses on the criminal underworld and societal breakdown, echoing themes of lawlessness.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of free will, crime, and society's response, paralleling the moral dilemmas in prisons.
- Orange Is the New Black - A comedic yet serious look at life in a women's prison, touching on social issues.
- The Experiment - Based on a psychological experiment, it delves into the nature of authority and rebellion.
- 12 Angry Men - Explores themes of justice, morality, and the discussion surrounding a criminal case.
- Better Call Saul - Focuses on the law and moral ambiguity, with character growth similar to the anti-hero theme.
- Gone in 60 Seconds - Involves themes of crime and the pursuit of freedom through heisting, reminiscent of prison escapes.
- Donnie Brasco - Explores the world of crime and loyalty, showcasing characters dealing with law enforcement.
- The Fugitive - Involves an innocent man trying to clear his name after being wrongfully accused, paralleling escape themes.
- Unforgiven - A Western that touches on themes of justice and the consequences of violence.
- Training Day - Explores themes of crime and morality through the lens of law enforcement.
- Prisoners - Involves crime, the justice system, and the lengths people will go to for justice.
- Law & Order: SVU - Focuses on crime, investigations, and the complexities of justice in modern society.
- The Wire - Explores the drug trade in Baltimore and its impact on society, justice, and morality.
- Mindhunter - Involves criminal psychology and the pursuit of understanding murderers, with a strong investigative tone.
- The Silence of the Lambs - Involves crime investigation and a complex relationship between the protagonist and a convict.
- Narcos - Explores crime, the drug trade, and law enforcement, connecting heavily with themes of morality and justice.
- Body of Proof - A crime drama that navigates the challenges of solving mysteries and the legal system.
- The Killing - A crime drama with strong character development and themes of justice and morality.
- Dexter - Follows the life of a forensic expert who secretly commits crimes, blurring lines of morality.
- Fargo - A dark comedy with crime elements, combining serious themes with an offbeat tone.
- The Night Of - An intense miniseries focusing on the impact of a crime and the subsequent trial.
- True Detective - Each season tackles a complex crime investigation with dark and psychological themes.
- Mindhunter - Focuses on the psychology behind criminal behavior, particularly within the context of the FBI.
- Ray Donovan - Involves crime, family dynamics, and the impact of the justice system on personal lives.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1967 | United States of America | Crime | 190219 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 2 |
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1994 | United States of America | Drama | 2927360 | 9.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1979 | United States of America | Action | 149121 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 4 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 1425630 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2005 | United States of America | Action | 588002 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 6 |
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1963 | United States of America | Adventure | 261224 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1978 | United Kingdom | Biography | 88988 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1480590 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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1997 | United States of America | Crime | 108022 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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2009 | United Kingdom | Drama | 323648 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2002 | United States of America | Action | 149935 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 102501 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Drama | 287 | 8.2 | Serie | Returning Series | |
| 15 |
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2007 | France | Crime | 540082 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2008 | United Kingdom | Drama | 2907970 | 9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 17 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 154188 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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1971 | United Kingdom | Crime | 888921 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 322661 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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2001 | Germany | Drama | 96493 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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1957 | United States of America | Crime | 878567 | 9 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 22 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 668297 | 9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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1974 | United States of America | Action | 10082 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 24 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 335723 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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1993 | United States of America | Action | 322755 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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1992 | United States of America | Drama | 440351 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 824685 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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1991 | United States of America | Crime | 1568880 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 32 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 33 |
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2011 | United States of America | Comedy | 20170 | 7.1 | Serie | Canceled | TV-PG |
| 34 |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 125250 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 35 |
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2006 | United States of America | Crime | 784912 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Crime | 175458 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 38 |
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2014 | Mexico | Crime | 666957 | 8.9 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 39 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 94340 | 8.3 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |