Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Narco Cultura List

• El Chapo - This series explores the life of the infamous drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, highlighting the drug trade and its implications.
• Narcos - Follows the rise of drug cartels in Colombia and the law enforcement efforts to meet them head-on.
• Queen of the South - A woman rises to power within a drug trafficking ring, portraying the impact of the drug trade on personal lives.
• Scarface - Classic crime film depicting the rise and fall of a Cuban immigrant who becomes a powerful drug lord in Miami.
• American Gangster - Based on the true story of drug lord Frank Lucas, who operated in Harlem during the 1970s.
• Cocaine Cowboys - A documentary that details Miami's cocaine epidemic in the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting cartel operations.
• Traffic - A dramatic representation of the complex world of drug trafficking and its various repercussions on society.
• Sicario - Focuses on the war against drugs at the US-Mexico border, looking at the moral complexities involved.
• El Patrón del Mal - A detailed portrayal of Pablo Escobar’s life, chronicling his drug empire and the violence surrounding it.
• Ozark - A financial planner is forced to relocate his family to the Ozarks to launder money for a drug cartel.
• The Wire - A deep dive into the drug trade in Baltimore, showing both law enforcement and drug dealers' perspectives.
• Better Call Saul - A prequel to Breaking Bad focusing on a lawyer who becomes involved in the drug trade.
• Breaking Bad - A high school chemistry teacher turns to methamphetamine manufacturing, diving deep into the drug trade.
• Sunset Limited - Explores themes of life and death intertwined with drug addiction and its effects.
• Weediquette - Explores the cannabis culture and its implications, giving insight into drug-related societal issues.
• Snowfall - Set in Los Angeles in the 1980s, it tracks the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic.
• Blow - The story of drug dealer George Jung and his involvement with the cocaine trade in the 1970s and 1980s.
• Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal - Another depiction of the life of Pablo Escobar and the impact of his empire on Colombia.
• The Infiltrator - Based on a true story about an undercover U.S. Customs agent infiltrating the drug cartels.
• Cocaine: The Drug War - Documentary series examining the global cocaine trade and its impact on various countries.
• El Senor de los Cielos - Follows the life of a notorious drug lord in Mexico, showcasing the struggles of the drug trade.
• Midnight Express - Based on the true story of a man imprisoned in Turkey for drug smuggling, showcasing the harsh realities of drug laws.
• The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift - Involves street racing and underground culture, which is tied closely to drug culture.
• Daredevil - Features themes of crime, drugs, and vigilantism in a compelling narrative.
• The Godfather: Part II - Portrays the rise of a crime family involved in various illegal activities including drugs.
• Layer Cake - A British crime thriller that delves into the drug trade and the criminal underworld.
• Southland - A gritty police drama that explores gang violence and drug-related crimes in Los Angeles.
• Narco: Mexico - A companion series to Narcos focusing on the origins of the Mexican drug war.
• Sin Nombre - Follows the journey of migrants fleeing violence, including issues related to drug trafficking.
• Gomorrah - An Italian series depicting organized crime and the drug trade in Naples.
• El Infierno - A dark comedy-drama about the drug trade in Mexico, highlighting its brutality and absurdity.
• Black Tar Heroin: The Dark End of the Street - A documentary that explores the lives of heroin addicts, showcasing the human side of addiction.
• The Cartel - A film that provides a dramatic narrative about the drug cartels and the struggles against them.
• Empire - A music industry drama that touches on issues of drug trade and crime in the pursuit of power.
• Blood In Blood Out - Portrays the life of Latino gang members in California, exploring drug culture and violence.
• Raising Arizona - A dark comedy involving crime and the underground world spurred by desperate circumstances.
• Narco of the Damned - A story based on the Mexican drug trade that highlights its impact on society and individuals.
• The Queen of the South - Explores the life of a woman in the drug trade, highlighting the struggles and power dynamics.
• City of God - Tells the story of gang life in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, including drug-related violence.
• Cristina: The Curse of the Blood - A drama that shows the influence of drugs in the lives of individuals involved in the industry.