The Godfather
Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Why you'll love it
The film depicts the power struggles within and between Mafia families.
City of God
Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
Why you'll love it
The film follows the growth of organized crime in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro.
Boyz n the Hood
Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Hudhail Al-Amir
Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence, and future prospects.
Why you'll love it
The film depicts life in South Central Los Angeles, with its gang culture and its impact on the lives of individuals.
West Side Story
Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Why you'll love it
The film is a musical that tells the story of two rival gangs in New York City.
Gangs of New York
Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Daniel Day-Lewis
In 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer.
Why you'll love it
The film is set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City and is about the gang dynamics in the area.