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10 Best Movies Like Things I Do for Money

If you loved Things I Do for Money, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Empire

Empire

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Do for Money for fans of Crime & Drama & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this wil...

#2
Jailhouse Rock

Jailhouse Rock

1957★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Do for Money for fans of Drama & Music. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star....

#3
The Rookie

The Rookie

1990★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Do for Money for fans of Crime & Drama & Action & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But th...

#4
The Crew

The Crew

2008★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Do for Money for fans of Crime & Drama & Action & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Hoping to raise enough capital to finance a legitimate business and leave behind his life of crime, Liverpool underworld boss Ged Brennan sends his brother Ratter and a crew to pul...

#5
Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story

Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story

2017★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Do for Money for fans of Crime & Drama & Action & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Notorious gangster, Pat Tate, rises through the ranks of Essex's criminal underworld. A prequel to the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' franchise....

#6
Staten Island

Staten Island

2009★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Things I Do for Money for fans of Crime & Drama & Action & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Sully is desperate to give his unborn son the chance he never had. Jasper wants to escape the mobsters that have infiltrated his life and business. Parmie, a local mob boss, dreams...

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