Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Narcos List

  • Queen of the South - Follows a woman who rises to power in the drug trade, similar themes of cartel dynamics.
  • El Chapo - Based on the life of notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, reflecting on drug trafficking.
  • Breaking Bad - Centers around drug manufacturing and the consequences of the drug trade.
  • American Drug War: The Last White Hope - A documentary that explores the war on drugs and its societal impacts.
  • Snowfall - Explores the early 1980s Los Angeles drug scene and the crack epidemic.
  • Ozark - A financial planner gets involved in money laundering for a drug cartel.
  • Sicario - Delves into the war on drugs at the US-Mexico border, focusing on the violence involved.
  • The Cartel - Based on the non-fiction book that investigates drug cartels in Mexico.
  • Narcos: Mexico - A companion series focused on the origins of the modern drug war in Mexico.
  • Traffic - Explores drug trafficking from multiple perspectives including law enforcement and dealers.
  • The Infiltrator - Based on a true story of a U.S. Customs official working to infiltrate drug cartels.
  • Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal - A telenovela that dramatizes the life of the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar.
  • Midnight Express - A true story about a man caught smuggling drugs and the harsh realities of prison life.
  • Power - Involves drug dealing and crime, with a focus on the main character’s double life.
  • Get Shorty - Mixes crime and comedy, focused on connections between the film industry and the drug trade.
  • Gomorrah - An Italian series about the Neapolitan crime syndicate and the drug trade.
  • The Wire - Explores the drug trade in Baltimore and offers a realistic portrayal of law enforcement.
  • Scarface - Classic film depicting the rise and fall of a Cuban drug lord in Miami.
  • City of God - Chronicles the rise of organized crime in the Cidade de Deus suburb of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Blow - The life story of American drug dealer George Jung and the emergence of cocaine trade.
  • Killing Pablo - Documentary that focuses on the hunt for Pablo Escobar and the impact of his drug empire.
  • Daredevil - While more superhero-oriented, it explores organized crime and drug trafficking in Hell's Kitchen.
  • The Sopranos - Deals with organized crime, including drug dealing and its influence on family life.
  • Queen of the South - Features a female protagonist navigating the world of drug cartels.
  • The Bad and the Beautiful - Drama about ambition and ruthless dealings within the film industry, akin to cartel encounters.
  • Blood In Blood Out - Explores themes of gang life, crime, and drug dealing within a family narrative.
  • We Own the Night - Involves the war against drug trafficking in an urban setting, showcasing law enforcement efforts.
  • A History of Violence - Explores the themes of violence and the consequences of living a dual life.
  • The Bridge - Explores crime along the US-Mexico border, including drug trafficking issues.
  • The Night Of - Captures a gripping crime story with themes surrounding the justice system and drugs.
  • Lords of Dogtown - Focuses on youth culture and the impact of drugs and crime on actions and lifestyle.
  • Cocaine Cowboys - Documentary about the Miami drug trade in the 1980s and the violence surrounding it.
  • Narcos: Mexico - Delves into the history of drug trade in Mexico, expanding on the original Narcos storyline.
  • Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult - Investigates a controversial cult with ties to crime and exploitation, echoing themes in Narcos.
  • The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - While not centrally about drugs, it offers themes of loyalty and ambition, akin to underworld dynamics.
  • The Siege - Involves themes of terrorism and crime, with impactful portrayals of the environments they thrive in.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 03:45:16

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Queen of the South
Queen of the South
42 min
SS 5 EP 62
2016 United States of America 34833 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
El Chapo
El Chapo
55 min
SS 3 EP 32
2017 United States of America 20781 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
3
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
4 2007 1647 7.7 Movie Released
5
Snowfall
Snowfall
42 min
SS 6 EP 60
2017 United States of America 32798 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
Ozark
Ozark
72 min
SS 4 EP 44
2017 United States of America 353176 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
7
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
8
The Cartel
The Cartel
45 min
SS 2 EP 107
2008 Colombia 921 8 Serie Canceled TV-MA
9
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
69 min
SS 3 EP 30
2018 United States of America 94121 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
10
Traffic
Traffic
147 min
2000 United States of America 221317 7.6 Movie Released
11
The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator
127 min
2016 United Kingdom 79511 7 Movie Released
12 1978 United Kingdom 88988 7.5 Movie Released R
13
Power
Power
60 min
SS 6 EP 63
2014 United States of America 53293 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
14
Get Shorty
Get Shorty
105 min
1995 United States of America 90164 6.9 Movie Released R
15
Gomorrah
Gomorrah
48 min
SS 5 EP 58
2014 Italy 45086 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
18
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
19
Blow
Blow
124 min
2001 United States of America 276996 7.5 Movie Released
20
Daredevil
Daredevil
103 min
2003 Switzerland 231147 5.3 Movie Released PG-13
21
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
22 1952 United States of America 16639 7.8 Movie Released NR
23 2007 United States of America 93568 6.8 Movie Released R
24 2005 Germany 255429 7.4 Movie Released R
25
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
26
The Night Of
The Night Of
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United Kingdom 175458 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
27 2005 Germany 58648 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
28
Cocaine Cowboys
Cocaine Cowboys
118 min
2006 United States of America 14159 7.7 Movie Released
29 2020 United States of America 2515 7.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
30 2021 United States of America 5873 7.3 Serie Canceled TV-PG
31
The Siege
The Siege
116 min
1998 United States of America 78753 6.4 Movie Released R
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