Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Once Upon a Time in America List
- The Godfather - Highly regarded classic about organized crime in America, exploring themes of power and family.
- Goodfellas - A Martin Scorsese film that provides a gritty portrayal of the American crime scene and mafia life.
- Scarface - Focuses on the rise and fall of a Cuban immigrant who becomes a drug lord in Miami.
- The Irishman - Explores organized crime in post-war America through the eyes of a hitman, similar in style and themes.
- Donnie Brasco - Based on a true story, it delves into the infiltrating of the mob by an undercover cop.
- Once Upon a Time in America - Explores the bond of friendship and betrayal within the criminal underworld spanning multiple decades.
- Casino - Another Scorsese classic, examining the rise and fall of a mob-controlled casino in Las Vegas.
- American Gangster - Tells the story of a heroin dealer in Harlem during the 1970s, depicting themes of crime and morality.
- The Departed - Centers around the cat-and-mouse game between the police and the Irish mob in Boston.
- The Untouchables - A story of law enforcement's battle against Al Capone during the Prohibition era.
- The Sopranos - A groundbreaking series that offers a deep dive into the life of a mob boss and his family.
- Boardwalk Empire - Set during Prohibition, it portrays the life of political figures and mobsters in Atlantic City.
- A Bronx Tale - A coming-of-age story that explores the influence of organized crime on a young boy in New York.
- The Wire - A gritty depiction of crime, law enforcement, and the effects on communities in Baltimore.
- Miller's Crossing - A noir crime film that explores betrayal and the complexities of mob loyalty.
- City of God - A stunning portrayal of life and crime in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
- Training Day - Examines moral ambiguity and corruption within law enforcement and crime in L.A.
- The Godfather Part II - Continues exploring the themes of power, family, and betrayal in the world of organized crime.
- Gomorrah - Based on the real Neapolitan crime syndicate, it delves into the clash of crime and normality.
- Pulp Fiction - An anthology of intersecting crime stories with a unique narrative style and dark humor.
- The Killers - Classic film noir about a hitman whose story unfolds leading to a deeper look at violence and fate.
- The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of ambition, wealth, and the dark side of the American Dream.
- Gangs of New York - Explores the violent conflicts between rival gangs in 19th century New York City.
- The Long Good Friday - A British gangster film that explores themes of crime and betrayal in a changing London.
- Breaking Bad - A character transformation story involving crime, morality, and the impact on family.
- Reservoir Dogs - A Quentin Tarantino film focusing on a jewel heist gone wrong and the aftermath of betrayal.
- The Usual Suspects - A crime thriller centered around a con artist and a police investigation into a major heist.
- The Town - Focuses on a group of bank robbers in Boston and their lives intertwined with crime.
- Lawless - A period crime film about bootlegging and the struggles against law enforcement during Prohibition.
- The Place Beyond the Pines - An epic tale highlighting the interplay between fathers, sons, and crime over decades.
- In the Name of the King - Features themes of revenge and crime in a historical context with a touch of fantasy.
- City of Men - Follows the lives of young men in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, similar to 'City of God.'
- The Croods - Explores family dynamics and survival in a changing world, with a touch of adventure.
- Sin City - A neo-noir crime anthology film with intertwined stories of violent crime in a corrupt city.
- The Infiltrator - Based on a true story about an undercover U.S. Customs agent infiltrating a drug cartel.
- Body of Lies - A story about the CIA, terrorism, and the moral complexities of undercover operations.
- Killing Them Softly - Examines the complexities of crime and the economy through the perspective of hit men.
- We Own the Night - Explores the dangerous world of drug trafficking and the conflict between law enforcement and criminals.
- Out of Sight - A slick blend of crime and romance based on Elmore Leonard's novel, focusing on the heist genre.
- Killing of America - Focuses on the impact of violence and crime in America through documentary storytelling.
- Midnight Run - A blend of adventure and crime as a bounty hunter chases down a mob accountant.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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1972 | United States of America | Crime | 2040040 | 9.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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1990 | United States of America | Biography | 1273730 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1983 | United States of America | Crime | 928328 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 4 |
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2019 | United States of America | Biography | 436641 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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1997 | United States of America | Biography | 335723 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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1984 | United States of America | Crime | 381788 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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1995 | France | Crime | 570912 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 457466 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2006 | Hong Kong | Drama | 1438060 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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1987 | United States of America | Crime | 334061 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 11 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 12 |
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2010 | United States of America | Crime | 205091 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 13 |
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1993 | United States of America | Crime | 164536 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 384058 | 9.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 15 |
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1990 | United States of America | Crime | 143038 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2001 | United States of America | Crime | 478763 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 18 |
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1974 | United States of America | Crime | 1379840 | 9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2014 | Italy | Crime | 45086 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 20 |
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1994 | United States of America | Crime | 2248450 | 8.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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1946 | United States of America | Crime | 23980 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 603835 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2002 | Italy | Crime | 477155 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 24 |
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1980 | United Kingdom | Crime | 26238 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 26 |
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1992 | United States of America | Crime | 1099390 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 27 |
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1995 | United States of America | Crime | 1155830 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Crime | 419660 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 255090 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 293107 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 31 |
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2007 | Brazil | Drama | 16387 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2013 | United States of America | Animation | 234843 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 33 |
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2005 | United States of America | Thriller | 797228 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Biography | 79511 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 241028 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 36 |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 154188 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 37 |
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 93568 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 38 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 100344 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 39 |
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1988 | United States of America | Action | 95769 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |