Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Uncut Gems List

• Good Time - Both films follow characters in desperate situations trying to navigate a chaotic environment.
• Casino - Explores the tumultuous world of gambling and the toll it takes on personal relationships.
• The Meyerowitz Stories - Follows strained family dynamics with dark humor and tension similar to Uncut Gems.
• The Wolf of Wall Street - Features a high-stakes lifestyle, moral ambiguity, and chaotic indulgence.
• Nightcrawler - Centers on a morally ambiguous protagonist navigating a high-stakes environment.
• Lord of War - Explores the world of illegal trade and the costs associated with ambition.
• American Hustle - Features a blend of crime, con artists, and the manipulation within relationships.
• The Big Short - Examines the financial crisis with humor and urgency, displaying high-stakes situations.
• Heat - Focuses on crime and the personal lives of criminals and law enforcement with intense pacing.
• The Sopranos - Delves into the psychological complexities of crime, family, and moral dilemmas.
• Pulp Fiction - Offers intertwining stories filled with crime, tension, and dark humor.
• Requiem for a Dream - Conveys the devastating effects of obsession and addiction through a gripping narrative style.
• Trainspotting - Explores themes of addiction and desperation, focusing on impulsive characters.
• A Most Violent Year - Centers on ambition and morality amidst crime and personal stakes.
• The Irishman - An epic tale of crime involving complex characters and the consequences of their actions.
• Scarface - A classic story of ambition and downfall in the world of crime and drugs.
• The Gambler - Revolves around the destructive lifestyle of a compulsive gambler.
• Shutter Island - Involves psychological tension and an unraveling mystery in a high-pressure environment.
• Fargo - Combines crime, dark humor, and character-driven storytelling in a tense atmosphere.
• The Basketball Diaries - Explores themes of addiction and the struggle for identity in a harsh environment.
• Donnie Brasco - A gripping tale of an undercover cop infiltrating the mob, facing moral dilemmas.
• Killing Them Softly - Examines crime and consequence with a slow-building tension similar to Uncut Gems.
• The Place Beyond the Pines - Intertwines multiple stories of crime and moral complexities across generations.
• Gone Girl - Features psychological tension, deceit, and the unexpected twists in personal relationships.
• Breaking Bad - Follows an individual's transformation and the impact of choices amidst a criminal backdrop.
• Blue Ruin - A revenge thriller focusing on a chaotic and desperate character in a tense situation.
• Malcolm in the Middle - While primarily a comedy, it showcases chaos and poor decision-making reminiscent of the film.
• Southland Tales - Involves a complex narrative with intertwining stories and themes of chaos and desperation.
• Margin Call - Centers on the high-stakes environment of finance with moral complexities.
• Burn After Reading - Intertwines themes of money, ambition, and the absurdity of choices in a comedic yet tense way.
• The Accountant - Follows a highly skilled man in a dangerous world, balancing personal conflict and crime.
• The Night Of - Explores the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on personal lives.
• Sicario - Focuses on the tension of crime, moral ambiguity, and the chaos surrounding law enforcement.
• Inherent Vice - Combines crime, chaos, and complex character interactions in a unique narrative style.
• The King of Comedy - Follows an individual's obsession with fame, mirroring the desperation in Uncut Gems.
• Hereditary - Delivers psychological tension and explores the impact of family dynamics under stress.
• Climax - Features chaotic, high-stakes situations with intense character interactions.
• Snowtown - A dark exploration of crime and moral depravity in a small community.
• Heard It Through the Grapevine - Follows the complexities of family and societal pressures with a dark take.
• Blue Jasmine - Explores themes of crisis, personal failure, and the impact of choices on relationships.
• The Shield - Explores moral ambiguity and the personal cost of pursuing ambition in a corrupt system.
• Gomorrah - Delves into the chaotic world of organized crime with intense character studies.