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10 Best Movies Like The Valachi Papers

If you loved The Valachi Papers, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Hoodlum

Hoodlum

1997★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Valachi Papers for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bump...

#2
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Valachi Papers for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in...

#3
Mob Town

Mob Town

2019★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Valachi Papers for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the true story of the notorious 1957 ‘mob summit’ in upstate New York. Spearheaded by Vito Genovese, more than 50 leaders of the organized crime syndicates from around the...

#4
The Informer

The Informer

2019★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Valachi Papers for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In New York, former convict Pete Koslow, related to the Polish mafia, must deal with both Klimek the General, his ruthless boss, and the twisted ambitions of two federal agents, as...

#5
The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle

1950★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Valachi Papers for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in t...

#6
Inside Man

Inside Man

2023★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Valachi Papers for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on true events. A disgraced police detective seeking redemption goes undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for absolu...

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