Films like American Me
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his...
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Menace II Society
Film · 1993 · also crime and dramaA young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
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South Central
Film · 1992 · also crime and dramaDuring a 10-year sentence for murdering the leader of a rival South Central Los Angeles gang, Bobby Johnson finds religion and rehabilitation with the help of Muslim inma...
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American History X
Film · 1998 · also dramaDerek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before goin...
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Made in Britain
Film · 1983 · also crime and drama16-year-old skinhead Trevor has no regard for authority, and would rather spend his time stealing cars than sitting in the detention centre to which he is sent. Social wo...
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We Die Young
Film · 2019 · also crime and dramaLucas, a 14-year-old boy inducted into the gang life in Washington D.C., is determined that his 10-year-old brother won't follow the same path. When an Afghanistan war ve...
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State of Grace
Film · 1990 · also crime and dramaHell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindle...
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Hard to Kill
Film · 1990 · also crime and dramaMason Storm, a 'go it alone' cop, is gunned down at home. The intruders kill his wife, and think they've killed both Mason and his son too. Mason is secretly taken to a h...
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Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Film · 2006 · also crime and dramaHeavyweight Champ George "Iceman" Chambers is sent to a Russian jail on trumped-up drug charges. In order to win his freedom he must fight against the jailhouse fighting...
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Wasteman
Film · 2026 · also crime and dramaTaylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Tay...
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New Jack City
Film · 1991 · also crime and dramaA gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack. A cop, Scotty, discovers that the only way to infiltrate the gang is t...
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