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1. Snowfall (2017–2023)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama
A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s.
Stars: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Isaiah John
Votes: 30,686
2. American Gangster (2007)
R | 157 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin
Votes: 453,625 | Gross: $130.16M
3. The Outfit (2022)
R | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An expert cutter must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.
Director: Graham Moore | Stars: Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, John Gumley-Mason, Stephen Knox
Votes: 70,606
4. The Many Saints of Newark (2021)
R | 120 min | Crime, Drama
Witness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, Dickie Moltisanti - had over him becoming the most iconic mob boss of all time.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga
Votes: 63,502
5. King of New York (1990)
R | 103 min | Crime, Thriller
A drug kingpin is released from prison and seeks to take total control of the criminal underworld in order to give back to the community.
Director: Abel Ferrara | Stars: Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne, Victor Argo
Votes: 42,277 | Gross: $2.55M
6. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002 Video Game)
M | Action, Crime, Drama
After being released from jail, Tommy Vercetti leaves Liberty City for Vice City, a city overrun by the mob. Now, Tommy is out to make Vice City his home.
Stars: Ray Liotta, William Fichtner, Tom Sizemore, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 29,626
7. Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
R | 117 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from a life of crime to pursue his passion of rap music.
Directors: Jim Sheridan, Jim Sheridan | Stars: 50 Cent, Joy Bryant, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Omar Benson Miller
Votes: 50,274 | Gross: $30.98M
8. Paid in Full (2002)
R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience.
Director: Charles Stone III | Stars: Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, Chi McBride, Kevin Carroll
Votes: 14,284 | Gross: $3.04M
9. Jett (2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
World-class thief Daisy "Jett" Kowalski is just out of prison and already being forced back into what got her there, by a group of eccentric and dangerous criminals.
Stars: Carla Gugino, Elena Anaya, Michael Aronov, Gaite Jansen
Votes: 6,230
10. Mafia Inc (2019)
143 min | Crime, Drama
The Gamache, tailors from father to son, have been dressing the Mafia family Paternò for three generation. Vince works on behalf of Frank the godfather with his eldest son Giaco. Vince seeks to earn his stripes by impressing the godfather.
Director: Daniel Grou | Stars: Sergio Castellitto, Marc-André Grondin, Gilbert Sicotte, Mylène Mackay
Votes: 1,648
11. White Boy (2017)
TV-14 | 82 min | Documentary, Crime
In 1980's Detroit, 17 year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. allegedly ran a sophisticated inner-city drug dealing operation. Now, journalists, police, federal agents and hit men are speaking for the first time about the legend of "White Boy Rick."
Director: Shawn Rech | Stars: Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Dana Hathaway, Joe Swickard
Votes: 2,267
12. Mafia II: Definitive Edition (2020 Video Game)
M | Action, Crime, Drama
Part two of the crime drama saga. Following the rise of Vito Scaletta, son of Italian immigrants who moves to Empire Bay in America. Growing up and getting into a life of crime he befriends... See full summary »
Votes: 495
13. Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders (2015)
Not Rated | 113 min | Documentary, Crime, Music
The inside story behind the Biggie and Tupac murder investigations is laid bare using police case files, taped confessions never before shown on film, and interviews with lead detective Greg Kading and other witnesses.
Director: Mike Dorsey | Stars: Imari Williams, Greg Kading, Frank Alexander, Xavien T. Bailey
Votes: 934
14. Detroit Connection Pt. 1: Leader of Y.B.I. (Milton Butch Jones) (2010)
60 min | Documentary
Young Boys Incorporated, also known as YBI, was among the first African-American drug cartels that operated on street corners and created the formula for modern day "super gang" drug dealing.
Director: Flip Willson | Stars: Sylvester 'Sil' Murray, Bay-Bay, BooZoo, Nathaniel Craft
15. Backfire (II) (2017)
94 min | Crime, Drama
After a botched robbery escalates to homicide, a north Philly gun runner has to escape or outsmart the south Philly Italian mob as they close in for vengeance.
Director: Dave Patten | Stars: Black Deniro, Jowharah Jones, Byron Squally Vinson, Dominic Costa
Votes: 454
16.
Harry O (1973–1976)
Episode:
Eyewitness
(1974)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A woman hires Orwell to help her son, who has been wrongfully arrested for murder. During his investigation, Harry locates a witness to the murder--but unfortunately the witness is blind.
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: David Janssen, Henry Darrow, James McEachin, Rosalind Cash
Votes: 71
17.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–1975)
Episode:
The Zombie
(1974)
TV-PG | 51 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
An old Haitian woman uses voodoo to resurrect her dead grandson to kill the mobsters who murdered him, as well as those like Kolchak who would interfere with her revenge.
Director: Alexander Grasshoff | Stars: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Charles Aidman, Joseph Sirola
Votes: 677
18.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Child's Play
(1987)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Tormented by his shooting a 13-year-old kid, Crockett tries to reconnect with his estranged son while attempting to take down a gun runner.
Director: Vern Gillum | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 360
19.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Good Collar
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Crockett attempts to help a high-school football star achieve his dream, while others pressure him to help bring down a teenage drug lord.
Director: Mario DiLeo | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 470
20.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
A Hit Is a Hit
(1999)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
Tony tries to branch out into legitimate investments, while Chris and Adriana decide to try their hands at music production.
Director: Matthew Penn | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,397
21.
Gangland (2007–2010)
Episode:
American Gangster
(2007)
TV-14 | 45 min | Biography, Crime, History
American Gangster is the story of Frank Lucas and Leroy "Nicky" Barnes - their rise from street punks to the top of New York's 1970's high-flying drug market. The two men were considered ... See full summary »
Star: Frank Lucas
Votes: 26
22.
Gangland (2007–2010)
Episode:
Kill 'Em All
(2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Biography, Crime, History
The Best Friends," a ruthless gang of contract killers, have stalked the east side of Detroit since 1985. The Feds say the gang was responsible for more than 80 murders. This episode of ... See full summary »
Director: Rebecca Halpern | Stars: Ezra Brown Jr., Gregory Brown, Reginald Brown, Terrance Brown
Votes: 11
23.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
The Emerald City
(2010)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
Harrow guards Margaret and the kids, Jimmy mistakenly thinks Mr. Dittrich is Angela's lover, and Chalky pretends to align himself with Lansky.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon
Votes: 2,277
24.
Inside (2007– )
Episode:
L.A. Gang Wars
(2007)
Documentary
For gang members in South Central Los Angeles, the "hood" is a brutal war zone, where streets and reputations are vehemently defended, often to the death. National Geographic Channel goes ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Hoggard | Star: Brett Beyer
25.
Outlaw Empires (2012– )
Episode:
Crips
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter explores the complete story of an iconic American outlaw dynasty: the Crips. Insiders tell a story of escalating turf battles, danger, violence, and ... See full summary »
Director: Tiller Russell | Stars: Kershaun Scott, Kurt Sutter, Jeffery Bacot, Rayford Miles
Votes: 19
26.
Narco Wars (2020–2022)
Episode:
Chasing the Dragon: How Sgt. Smack Hooked Up Harlem
(2022)
Documentary, Crime, History
Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, an army veteran and a country boy flood Harlem with a super strength heroin known as China White.
Director: Joost van der Valk | Stars: Lew Rice, Francine Lucas-Sinclair, Dickie Lucas, Ron Chepesiuk
27.
Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012– )
Episode:
The Maverick Mobster
(2012)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
The story of, Joe Colombo, the youngest Godfather of the Mafia that had problems caused by his flamboyant way of living.
Director: Martin J.O. Hughes | Stars: Thomas Reppetto, Joseph Wendling, Joseph Coffey, Colin Tierney
Votes: 7
31.
Drug Lords (2018)
Episode:
Frank Lucas & The Country Boys: Heroin Kings of New York
(2018)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Frank Lucas does whatever it takes to become and remain the heroin king of New York. Meanwhile, three dedicated cops vow to bring him down.
Stars: Frank Lucas, Dickie Lucas, Benny Abruzzo, Lew Rice
Votes: 120
32.
Britain's Underworld (2010– )
Episode:
Liverpool
(2010)
Documentary, Crime, History
The world famous home of the Beatles, Liverpool - but we investigate the darker side. Using the port as the foundation for a criminal empire based on drug dealing, scouse villains started ... See full summary »
Director: Luke McLaughlin | Stars: Michael Showers, Charlie Seiga, Albert Kirby, Stephen French