Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Narcos: Mexico List

  • El Chapo - Follows the life of notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, showcasing drug trafficking dynamics.
  • Queen of the South - A woman rises through the ranks of a drug cartel after escaping from her abusive relationship.
  • Breaking Bad - A high school teacher turns to cooking meth after a cancer diagnosis, similar themes of crime and moral decay.
  • Snowfall - Explores the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the 1980s.
  • Ozark - A financial planner is forced to relocate his family to the Ozarks due to a money laundering scheme involving drug cartels.
  • Sicario - Follows an FBI agent involved in the war against drugs along the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • Sicario: Day of the Soldado - Continues the theme of drug trafficking and the consequences of the drug war on both sides of the border.
  • Blood In Blood Out - Focuses on the life of Chicano gang members and the intertwining of crime and family.
  • Scarface - A classic crime drama depicting the rise and fall of a Cuban drug lord in Miami.
  • The Infiltrator - Based on the true story of a U.S. Customs official who uncovers a money-laundering scheme involving drug cartels.
  • Narcos - Focuses on the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín drug cartel.
  • The Cartel - Explores the violent world of drug cartels in Mexico and their impact on society.
  • American Made - Based on the story of a pilot who becomes a drug runner for the CIA in the 1980s.
  • Miami Vice - Follows undercover detectives as they take on drug lords in Miami, blending action and crime elements.
  • Killing Pablo - A documentary recounting the hunt for Pablo Escobar, parallels the themes of 'Narcos: Mexico'.
  • The Wire - A deep dive into crime in Baltimore, exploring the drug trade and its impact on society.
  • Falling Down - Explores themes of frustration and crime in urban America, albeit in a different context.
  • Blow - The life story of drug dealer George Jung, revealing the drug trade's impact on his life.
  • We Own the Night - Centers around the conflict between drug dealers and the NYPD in the 1980s.
  • Godfather of Harlem - Follows mobster Bumpy Johnson returning to Harlem and navigating organized crime in the 1960s.
  • The Sopranos - An exploration of organized crime in New Jersey with a complex lead character, similar character development themes.
  • Power - Follows a drug dealer leading a double life as a nightclub owner, tackling crime and ambition.
  • Beasts of No Nation - Follows a child soldier in West Africa amidst the civil war and drug violence.
  • Dark Places - Involves themes of crime, family, and the impact of a violent event, albeit through a different narrative lens.
  • Get Shorty - Combines crime and dark humor, exploring the intersection of the film industry and organized crime.
  • Narcos: Peru - Focuses on drug cartels in Peru, similar to the Mexican drug cartel theme.
  • Blood Diamond - Involves illegal trades and dramas in a war-torn region, exploring crime dynamics.
  • The King of Queens - Contains elements of criminal undertones through humor, intertwining family and societal issues.
  • Better Call Saul - A prequel to 'Breaking Bad', involving ethical dilemmas and the criminal underworld.
  • Bloodsucking Bastards - A dark comedy about crime and betrayal in the workplace, a twist on typical crime narratives.
  • My Friend Dahmer - Explores the psychological roots of crime, indirectly touching on themes of morality.
  • Yardie - Follows a young Jamaican man's journey through crime and violence in the music world.
  • The Goodfellas - Focuses on the lives of gangs in the criminal underbelly, similar to cartel dynamics.
  • Arn: The Knight Templar - Explores themes of honor and betrayal in a historical context with crime elements.
  • The Bridge - Discusses the issues surrounding migration and drug trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Straight Outta Compton - Follows the rise of N.W.A. and the impacts of crime and drugs in their community.
  • Daredevil - Explores crime and vigilante justice in Hell's Kitchen, tackling complex characters.
  • The Fast and the Furious - Focuses on street racing and the underground world, including crime and organized activities.
  • Hell or High Water - Centers around two brothers who commit bank robberies to save their family home, infused with crime elements.
  • City of God - A gripping film portraying crime and violence in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 15:22:28

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
El Chapo
El Chapo
55 min
SS 3 EP 32
2017 United States of America 20781 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
2
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
3
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
56 min
SS 5 EP 62
2008 United States of America 2187130 9.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
4
Snowfall
Snowfall
42 min
SS 6 EP 60
2017 United States of America 32798 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
5
Ozark
Ozark
72 min
SS 4 EP 44
2017 United States of America 353176 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
7 2018 Mexico 170065 7.1 Movie Released R
8
Scarface
Scarface
169 min
1983 United States of America 928328 8.3 Movie Released R
9
The Infiltrator
The Infiltrator
127 min
2016 United Kingdom 79511 7 Movie Released
10
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
11
The Cartel
The Cartel
45 min
SS 2 EP 107
2008 Colombia 921 8 Serie Canceled TV-MA
12
American Made
American Made
115 min
2017 Luxembourg 211943 7.1 Movie Released R
13
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
132 min
2006 Germany 124962 6.1 Movie Released
14
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Falling Down
Falling Down
113 min
1993 France 209762 7.6 Movie Released R
16
Blow
Blow
124 min
2001 United States of America 276996 7.5 Movie Released
17 2007 United States of America 93568 6.8 Movie Released R
18
Godfather of Harlem
Godfather of Harlem
n/a
SS 3 EP 30
2019 United States of America 21592 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
19
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
60 min
SS 6 EP 86
1999 United States of America 484655 9.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Power
Power
60 min
SS 6 EP 63
2014 United States of America 53293 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
21 2015 Brazil 87514 7.7 Movie Released
22
Dark Places
Dark Places
113 min
2015 France 48156 6.2 Movie Released
23
Get Shorty
Get Shorty
105 min
1995 United States of America 90164 6.9 Movie Released R
24
Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond
143 min
2006 Germany 591751 8 Movie Released
25
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
25 min
SS 9 EP 207
1998 United States of America 89360 7.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
26
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
70 min
SS 6 EP 63
2015 United States of America 668297 9 Serie Ended TV-MA
27 2015 United States of America 6875 5.7 Movie Released NR
28 2017 United States of America 23955 6.2 Movie Released
29 2007 Denmark 23267 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
30
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
31 2015 United Kingdom 220623 7.8 Movie Released R
32
Daredevil
Daredevil
103 min
2003 Switzerland 231147 5.3 Movie Released PG-13
33 2001 Germany 424316 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
34 2016 United States of America 255596 7.6 Movie Released
35
City of God
City of God
130 min
2002 Brazil 809417 8.6 Movie Released
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