Movies and Shows Like Clean: 10 Must-Watch Picks

Description: A British crime classic about a gangster whose empire begins crumbling over one violent Easter weekend, with themes of changing criminal landscapes.

Fact: Bob Hoskins' performance was so convincing that real gangsters reportedly offered him protection. The film was nearly shelved due to its controversial IRA subplot.

Description: A twist-filled crime caper following working-class Londoners who get in over their heads with dangerous criminals, featuring non-linear storytelling and dark humor.

Fact: Guy Ritchie funded the film by selling his car and maxing out credit cards. The two antique shotguns used in the film were real and worth £30,000 each.

Description: A tense heist film based on the true 1971 Baker Street robbery, blending crime thriller elements with political conspiracy.

Fact: The film reveals previously classified information about the real robbery. The actual safe deposit boxes looted contained compromising photos of a British royal.

Description: A psychological crime thriller about a retired criminal pressured into one last job, featuring intense performances and surreal elements.

Fact: Ben Kingsley's terrifying performance as Don Logan was inspired by his own violent uncle. The film's title comes from a line in the Book of Revelation.

Description: A fast-paced crime comedy featuring interconnected storylines of criminals, boxing promoters, and stolen diamonds, with sharp dialogue and chaotic energy.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character Mickey was originally written for a Scottish actor, but Pitt insisted on doing an almost incomprehensible Irish Traveller accent. The film's title refers to both theft and quick action.

Description: A sophisticated crime thriller about a drug dealer trying to retire but getting pulled into one last dangerous job, featuring a cool, calculated protagonist.

Fact: Daniel Craig's performance in this film directly led to him being cast as James Bond. The title refers to the layers of London's criminal hierarchy.

Description: A stylish crime thriller about London's criminal underworld, with intersecting storylines involving real estate scams, rock stars, and Russian mobsters.

Fact: The film was intended to launch a trilogy, but only one sequel was made. Many scenes were improvised, particularly those involving the Wild Bunch gang.

Description: A bleak, stylish crime film about hitmen and mobsters during the 2008 financial crisis, with sharp social commentary beneath its violent surface.

Fact: The film's release was delayed due to Hurricane Sandy. Many scenes feature long, unbroken takes to create tension.

Description: A gritty crime drama set in post-WWI England, focusing on a powerful gang family navigating violence, power struggles, and political intrigue.

Fact: The show's iconic flat caps became a fashion trend after its release. The Shelby family is loosely based on a real gang that operated in Birmingham.

Description: A brutal, hyper-violent crime saga exploring power struggles between international crime syndicates operating in modern London.

Fact: The show features some of the most elaborate fight scenes ever filmed for television. It was originally conceived as a spiritual successor to the 2006 film of the same name.