If you loved the gripping crime thriller 'Jameson' (2018), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same intense drama, suspense, and dark storytelling. Whether you're a fan of gritty crime narratives or psychological thrillers, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Godfather (1972)
Description: A masterful exploration of power, family, and corruption, set within the intricate world of organized crime.
Fact: Marlon Brando won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Vito Corleone, though he famously refused the award.


The Godfather Part II (1974)
Description: A continuation of the saga that delves deeper into the complexities of power and legacy, juxtaposing the past and present of a crime family.
Fact: It is the first sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture and features Robert De Niro's Oscar-winning performance as a young Vito Corleone.


Scarface (1983)
Description: A brutal and stylish portrayal of the American Dream gone awry, focusing on the rise and fall of a powerful and ruthless criminal.
Fact: The film was initially met with mixed reviews due to its extreme violence but has since become a cult classic and a staple in pop culture.


The Untouchables (1987)
Description: A stylish and intense crime drama that follows law enforcement's battle against organized crime during the Prohibition era.
Fact: The film's famous train station shootout scene was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in the 1925 silent film 'Battleship Potemkin.'


A Bronx Tale (1993)
Description: A coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of organized crime, exploring themes of loyalty, morality, and personal growth.
Fact: The film is based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man play of the same name, which he also adapted for the screenplay.


Carlito's Way (1993)
Description: A tale of redemption and downfall, focusing on a former criminal's struggle to leave his past behind while navigating a world that won't let him go.
Fact: The film is based on two novels by Edwin Torres, 'Carlito's Way' and 'After Hours,' which were combined into one screenplay.


Casino (1995)
Description: A gripping crime drama that delves deep into the world of organized crime, showcasing the rise and fall of its characters with intense realism and moral ambiguity.
Fact: The film is based on the nonfiction book 'Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas' by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Martin Scorsese.


Donnie Brasco (1997)
Description: A compelling undercover crime drama that highlights the psychological toll of living a double life within the mafia.
Fact: The film is based on the true story of FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in the 1970s.


The Departed (2006)
Description: A high-stakes crime thriller that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and identity within the criminal underworld and law enforcement.
Fact: The movie is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film 'Infernal Affairs' and won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.


American Gangster (2007)
Description: A gritty and realistic portrayal of the drug trade and law enforcement's efforts to dismantle it, based on true events.
Fact: Denzel Washington's character, Frank Lucas, was a real-life drug lord who smuggled heroin into the U.S. inside the coffins of soldiers killed in Vietnam.
