If you loved the quirky charm and dark humor of 'Married to the Mob' (1988), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that blend crime, comedy, and romance in equally entertaining ways. Whether you're a fan of mobster shenanigans or offbeat love stories, these picks will keep you hooked.

The Godfather (1972)
Description: A classic crime drama that delves into the intricacies of organized crime, family loyalty, and power struggles, much like the themes explored in the reference title.
Fact: The famous line 'I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse' was voted as the second most memorable movie quote in AFI's 100 Years...100 Movie Quotes list.


Scarface (1983)
Description: This film explores the rise and fall of a criminal in a gritty, violent world, with a strong focus on ambition and the consequences of a life of crime.
Fact: The film was initially banned in several countries due to its extreme violence and graphic content.


The Untouchables (1987)
Description: A crime drama about law enforcement's efforts to take down a powerful mobster, featuring a mix of action, drama, and period detail.
Fact: The famous train station shootout scene was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in the 1925 silent film 'Battleship Potemkin.'


Miller's Crossing (1990)
Description: A stylish crime film with intricate plotting and moral ambiguity, set in a Prohibition-era underworld.
Fact: The film's iconic hat-blowing-in-the-wind scene was inspired by a similar moment in the 1942 film 'The Glass Key.'


A Bronx Tale (1993)
Description: A coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of organized crime, blending personal drama with mob influences.
Fact: The film is based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man play of the same name, which he also adapted for the screen.


Casino (1995)
Description: A crime epic that showcases the glamour and brutality of the mob's involvement in Las Vegas casinos, mirroring the blend of crime and high-stakes environments.
Fact: The film is based on the real-life story of Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal, a mob associate who ran casinos for the Chicago Outfit.


Donnie Brasco (1997)
Description: A gripping tale of an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the mob, focusing on the blurred lines between law enforcement and criminal life.
Fact: The real Donnie Brasco (Joseph D. Pistone) spent six years undercover, the longest ever FBI undercover operation at the time.


The Sopranos (1999)
Description: A TV series that blends crime drama with dark comedy, focusing on the personal and professional life of a mob boss, similar to the mix of humor and crime in the reference title.
Fact: The show's creator, David Chase, originally envisioned it as a movie about a mobster in therapy.


The Departed (2006)
Description: A tense crime thriller about undercover agents and moles within the police and the mob, highlighting themes of deception and loyalty.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong movie 'Infernal Affairs.'


American Gangster (2007)
Description: A biographical crime film that explores the rise of a drug lord and the detective determined to bring him down, similar to the cat-and-mouse dynamics in crime stories.
Fact: The real Frank Lucas claimed to have smuggled heroin into the U.S. by hiding it in the coffins of dead soldiers returning from Vietnam.
