Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "criminal-empire"

1. The Sopranos (1999–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.

Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 472,561

2. The Godfather (1972)

R | 175 min | Crime, Drama

The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton

Votes: 2,015,280 | Gross: $134.97M

3. Narcos (2015–2017)

TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, as well as the many other drug kingpins who plagued the country through the years.

Stars: Pedro Pascal, Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Alberto Ammann

Votes: 470,966

4. Casino (1995)

R | 178 min | Crime, Drama

In Las Vegas, two best friends - a casino executive and a mafia enforcer - compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods

Votes: 564,664 | Gross: $42.44M

5. Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

R | 103 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Following Kick-Ass' heroics, other citizens are inspired to become masked crusaders, but Red Mist leads his own group of evil super-villains to get revenge, kill Kick-Ass, and destroy everything he stands for.

Director: Jeff Wadlow | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jim Carrey

Votes: 288,693 | Gross: $28.80M

6. King of New York (1990)

R | 103 min | Crime, Thriller

A drug kingpin is released from prison and seeks to take total control of the criminal underworld in order to give back to the community.

Director: Abel Ferrara | Stars: Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne, Victor Argo

Votes: 42,163 | Gross: $2.55M

7. Kill the Irishman (2011)

R | 106 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The true story of Danny Greene, a tough Irish thug working for mobsters in Cleveland during the 1970's.

Director: Jonathan Hensleigh | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Christopher Walken, Vincent D'Onofrio, Val Kilmer

Votes: 51,395 | Gross: $1.19M

8. Underbelly (2008–2013)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Each season of this multi-award-winning television series takes you through a 13-episode run in the rise and fall of real-life Australian underworld figures as told from both sides of the law.

Stars: Caroline Craig, Paul Tassone, Dieter Brummer, Daniel Roberts

Votes: 5,293

9. The Traitor (2019)

R | 153 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The real life of Tommaso Buscetta, the so-called "boss of the two worlds," the first mafia informant in Sicily in the 1980s.

Director: Marco Bellocchio | Stars: Pierfrancesco Favino, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Fabrizio Ferracane, Fausto Russo Alesi

Votes: 13,011

10. The Take (2009)

TV-MA | 36 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Based upon the novel by Martina Cole, this TV series is mostly about Freddie Jackson, portrayed by Tom Hardy, who is just out of prison. He has the right connections and now he's ready to use them.

Stars: Shaun Evans, Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley, Kierston Wareing

Votes: 9,147

11. Yakuza Princess (2021)

R | 111 min | Thriller

The heiress to half of the Yakuza crime syndicate forges an uneasy alliance with an amnesiac stranger who believes an ancient sword binds their two fates. She must unleash war against the other half of the syndicate who wants her dead.

Director: Vicente Amorim | Stars: MASUMI, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Eijiro Ozaki

Votes: 2,118

12. Bad Blood (2017–2018)

TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama

A dramatization of the life and death of Montreal mob boss Vito Rizzuto.

Stars: Kim Coates, Louis Ferreira, Sharon Taylor, Melanie Scrofano

Votes: 10,445

13. Get Gotti (2023)

50 min | Documentary, Crime

Told from both sides of the law this documentary series from the makers of "Fear City" follows the FBI's battle to bring down infamous mob boss John Gotti.

Stars: Anthony Ruggiano Jr., George Gabriel, Eric Shawn, Barbara Nevins Taylor

Votes: 2,869

14. Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020 Video Game)

M | Action, Crime, Drama

The game follows Thomas Angelo where his life as a hard-working taxi driver is forever changed after a fateful run-in with the Italian Mafia.

Director: Alex Cox | Stars: Andrew Bongiorno, Glenn Taranto, Steven J. Oliver, Don DiPetta

Votes: 4,193

15. Mafia Inc (2019)

143 min | Crime, Drama

The Gamache, tailors from father to son, have been dressing the Mafia family Paternò for three generation. Vince works on behalf of Frank the godfather with his eldest son Giaco. Vince seeks to earn his stripes by impressing the godfather.

Director: Daniel Grou | Stars: Sergio Castellitto, Marc-André Grondin, Gilbert Sicotte, Mylène Mackay

Votes: 1,643

16. Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012– )

Documentary, Biography, Crime

Told by those who brought them to justice, this takes you through the rise and fall of some of the mafia's most notorious outlaws.

Stars: Colin Tierney, Selwyn Raab, Thomas Reppetto, Joseph Coffey

Votes: 181

17. Drug Lords (2018)

TV-MA | 42 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Documentary series examining drug cartels and kingpins from around the world.

Stars: Quinn Dalton, Razor Rizzotti, Jordan Lawson, Winter Dunn

Votes: 1,539

18. The Two Escobars (2010)

104 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

A look at how the lives of Colombian footballer Andres Escobar and drug lord Pablo Escobar were intertwined, alongside the mysterious events that led to Andres' murder in 1994.

Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: María Ester Escobar, Francisco Maturana, Alexis García V., Jaime Gaviria Gómez

Votes: 2,203

19. Gangsters: America's Most Evil (2012– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Gangsters: America's Most Evil is a cinematic documentary series that explores the rise and fall of some of the most nefarious and notorious criminals brought to justice by the United States government.

Stars: Cornell Womack, Christian Cipollini, I. Elijah Baughman, Mike Vigil

Votes: 141

20. Mafia II: Definitive Edition (2020 Video Game)

M | Action, Crime, Drama

Part two of the crime drama saga. Following the rise of Vito Scaletta, son of Italian immigrants who moves to Empire Bay in America. Growing up and getting into a life of crime he befriends... See full summary »

Votes: 483

21. En la Boca del Lobo (2014– )

Crime

Follows the series of events that lead to the downfall of Colombia's infamous Cali drug cartel.

Stars: Samuel Zuluaga, Manuel Antonio Gómez, James Lawrence, Pedro Calvo

Votes: 123

22. J.A.K.Q. Blitzkrieg Squad (1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Cyborg warriors were created by the Special Science Investigation Squad to bear nuclear, gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces. They fight the crime empire known as "Crime".

Stars: Yoshitaka Tanba, Tairayama Ito, Mitchi Love, Yûsuke Kazato

Votes: 84

23. The Irish Mob (2008–2016)

45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A look at how Irish gangsters changed the face of organized crime in the US.

Stars: Steve Wall, T.J. English, Alastair Mac Aindreasa, Roswell Stanley

Votes: 67

24. Outlaw Empires (2012– )

43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Creator of "Sons of Anarchy" Kurt Sutter presents stories of real American outlaws, touching on everything from L.A. gangs to the Italian Mafia.

Stars: Kurt Sutter, Jasper Cole, Kershaun Scott, Kevin Weeks

Votes: 216

25. The Real Sopranos (2006 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

Finding the connections between the TV series and a real-life New Jersey Mob.

Director: Thomas Viner | Stars: Selwyn Raab, Gregory B. Smith, Tommy Dades, Frank Santarsola

Votes: 107

26. The Mafia with Trevor McDonald (2015– )

Documentary, Crime

Trevor McDonald travels across America to take an in-depth dive into the world of the mafia.

Stars: Trevor McDonald, John Alite, Michael Franzese, Camille Franzese

Votes: 55

27. Gangster Empire: Rise of the Mob (2013– )

TV-14 | Documentary, Action, Crime

Violence and corruption pulsed through the soul of the Gangster Empire during the heyday of Prohibition and the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Stars: Coby Batty, Matt K. Baker, Todd Barsness, James Christopher Cooke

Votes: 31

28. Britain's Underworld (2010– )

45 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Behind upscale streets and tranquil parks, some of Britain's most ruthless gangsters keep police, judges and politicians busy protecting the public.

Stars: Shaun Dooley, Walter Norval, Michael Showers, Peter Walsh

Votes: 15

29. Cocaine Trade Exposed (The Invisibles) (2020)

Documentary, Crime, History

The true story of the rise of a shadowy new generation of cocaine kingpins and of law enforcement's desperate efforts to bring them down.

Stars: Jeremy McDermott, Peter Vincent, Ruben Oliva, Jean-Pierre Yerma

Votes: 10

30. Mob on the Run (1987 TV Movie)

Documentary, Crime, History

An extensive overview of organized crime operations in and infiltration of the Las Vegas casino and gaming industry, covering the years 1931-1987.

Director: T.W. Gilbride | Stars: Ned Day, Hank Greenspun, Aladena Fratianno, Grant Sawyer

Votes: 13

31. Vegas: The City the Mob Made (2009)

50 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Las Vegas - There's no city like it on earth. An adult playground in the sun, the city is home to some of the world's most famous casinos and attractions.

Stars: Dennis McLatchey, Michael Green, Steve Miller, Kirk Gill

Votes: 15

32. Evol (2010)

107 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

The world isn't just made up of good people and bad people...it's a lot more complicated than that.

Director: Pascal Aka | Stars: Pascal Aka, Paul Finnigan, Tim Finnigan, Andre Givogue

Votes: 37

33. Mugshots: John Gotti - End of the Sicilians (2013)

45 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Shot in Sicily and Brooklyn, this is the story of John Gotti's crew. Before you see John Travolta bring Gotti to the big screen in the upcoming Hollywood release - 'Gotti: In the Shadow of ... See full summary »

Stars: Giovanni Falcone, George Anastasia, Angelo Bruno, Joe Valachi

34. Narc (1988 Video Game)

Not Rated | Action, Crime, Thriller

Side-scrolling shooter in which you blow away as many drug-dealing slimeballs as you can.

Votes: 128

35. Dead Connection (1992 Video Game)

Action, Crime

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Directors: Ichiro Fujisue, Masaki Ogata, Fujiwaran X.

Votes: 12

36. Biography (1987– )
Episode: The Gambinos: The First Family of Crime (1997)

TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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Stars: Barbara Aiosa, Albert Anastasia, Al Aronne, A.J. Benza

Votes: 120

37. City Confidential (1998–2023)
Episode: Elizabeth, NJ: Death of a Don (2005)

TV-14 | Crime, Documentary

The case examined the brutal murder of Johnny D"Amato in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Stars: Michael DeGeorgio, Robert T. Buccino, Jerry Capeci, Gregory B. Smith

Votes: 16

38. Network First (1994– )
Episode: The War Against the Mafia Part 1: The Founding Father (1994)

Documentary

How America's law enforcement agencies tackled the Mafia. Concentrates on the Gambino family from 1980 to 1993. Includes secret FBI recordings, interviews and allegations that the family were responsible for the deaths of 200 people.

Director: Tim Shawcross | Stars: Jack Klaff, John Gotti, Joseph Armone, Wilfred Johnson

Votes: 5

39. Network First (1994– )
Episode: The War Against the Mafia Part 2: Death in the Family (1994)

Documentary

The programme begins with the funeral of Carlo Gambino, the model for The GODFATHER. His successor, Paul Castellano, turned the Mafia into a billion dollar business by controlling New York's waste disposal and construction industries.

Stars: Jack Klaff, Dominick Montiglio, Edward McDonald, Carlo Gambino

40. Network First (1994– )
Episode: The War Against the Mafia Part 3: The King of Little Italy (1994)

Documentary

The programme looks at the rise and fall of gangster, John Gotti, who took charge after arranging the murder of Paul Castellano. Bribing his way to freedom, justice finally caught up with him and he is now doing a life sentence.

Stars: Jack Klaff, John Gotti, Bruce Cutler, Bruce Mouw

41. The Final Report (2006– )
Episode: Getting Gotti (2006)

45 min | Documentary

When John Gotti emerged as head of the Gambino crime family, the media took notice of this charismatic new boss who was tried several times but never convicted. NGC revisits Gotti's rise to... See full summary »

Stars: Jimmy Turnbull, George Gabriel, John Gleeson, Jerry Capeci

Votes: 7

42. America in Color (2017– )
Episode: Organized Crime (2018)

TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, History

It's the 1920s. America is on the rise, and so is a dark underworld run by a new kind of criminal, one that is organized, sophisticated, and ruthless. For the next 40 years, legendary ... See full summary »

Stars: Eric Meyers, Tony Accardo, Max Beesley, Al Capone

Votes: 17

43. The F.B.I. Files (1998–2009)
Episode: John Gotti: Convicted (1999)

TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

This program follows the team of FBI agents charged with investigating the Gambino family. Their focus turns to John Gotti after the murder of his boss, the head of the family, Paul ... See full summary »

Director: David Haycox | Stars: James Kallstrom, Anthony D. Call, Bruce Mouw, Lewis Schiliro

Votes: 40

44. Gangland (2007–2010)
Episode: Biker Wars (2008)

TV-14 | 43 min | Biography, Crime, History

Throughout the early 1990's, a war waged behind the scenes between the two largest motorcycle gangs in America - the Outlaws and the Hells Angels. The Outlaws traditionally made the Midwest... See full summary »

Stars: Joe Sparks, Chris, Edward Jauch, Steve Cook

Votes: 21

45. Inside (2007– )
Episode: Vegas Mafia (2007)

46 min | Documentary

In the 1950s, Mafia-built Las Vegas became a cash cow for organized crime, but when the richest man in the world arrived, things changed and the feds blew the lid on the original Gangster's Paradise.

Director: Virginia Quinn | Stars: Dominic Spinale, Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal, Lynn Ferrin, Tru Hawkins

Votes: 7

46. Inside (2007– )
Episode: Bullets over Boston: The Irish Mob (2008)

46 min | Documentary

The investigation of south Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, who's been on the run since 1995, is chronicled. He's the FBI's second most-wanted man, behind only Osama bin Laden.

Director: Chris Lent | Stars: Kevin Weeks, Howie Carr, Pat Nee, Howie Winter

47. American Greed (2007–2023)
Episode: James McGill (2022)

TV-PG | Documentary, Crime

This mock episode released on April fools day looks at the events surrounding the fictional Saul Goodman character as seen in Breaking Bad (2008) and Better Call Saul (2015).

Stars: Stacy Keach, Peter Diseth, Julie Pearl, Jeremy Shamos

Votes: 60

48. Supreme Team (2022– )
Episode: The Foundation (2022)

Documentary, Crime

Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff and Gerald "Prince" Miller grew up in the middle-class section of South Jamaica, Queens. But a traumatic childhood experience and newfound role models would pave the way for the forming of the Supreme Team.

Directors: Nas, Peter J. Scalettar | Stars: LL Cool J, Kenneth McGriff, Gerald 'Prince' Miller, Nas

Votes: 20

49. Supreme Team (2022– )
Episode: War & Peace (2022)

Documentary, Crime

The Supreme Team was on top of the world: making money hand over fist as the crack epidemic swept the country. But when an NYPD officer was murdered in South Jamaica, the heavy hand of the law came down hard and fast.

Directors: Nas, Peter J. Scalettar | Stars: Irv Gotti, LL Cool J, Kenneth McGriff, Gerald 'Prince' Miller

Votes: 16

50. Supreme Team (2022– )
Episode: Truth & Consequences (2022)

Documentary, Crime

An opportunity to rebrand himself as movie and music producer gives Supreme a chance to go legit. While in prison, Prince plans for his future as a re-assessment of crack sentencing provides a glimmer of hope for his release.

Directors: Nas, Peter J. Scalettar | Stars: 50 Cent, Ashanti, Irv Gotti, LL Cool J

Votes: 13