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
A classic portrayal of organized crime, showcasing the power struggles and family dynamics within a mafia family.
Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, it provides a gritty look at the life of mobsters and the consequences of their actions.
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
A powerful depiction of gang violence in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the impact on the community.
Scarface
Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer
In the 1980s, a determined criminal-minded Cuban immigrant becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.
Why you'll love it
Follows the rise and fall of a Cuban immigrant who becomes a powerful drug lord in Miami, showcasing the violent world of gangs.
The Warriors
Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright
A street gang known as the Warriors must fight its way from the Bronx to its home turf on Coney Island when its members are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader.
Why you'll love it
A cult classic that follows a gang trying to make it home through hostile territory, highlighting gang rivalries and urban life.