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10 Best Movies Like Cartel

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

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#1
American Sicario

American Sicario

2021★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cartel for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds America...

#2
Out of the Furnace

Out of the Furnace

2013★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cartel for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Two brothers live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, when a cruel twist of fate lands one in prison. His brother is then lured into one of the most violent crime rings in the...

#3
Scarface

Scarface

1983★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cartel for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands ...

#4
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cartel for fans of Crime. 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...

#5
The Newton Boys

The Newton Boys

1998★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cartel for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence....

#6
Gone in Sixty Seconds

Gone in Sixty Seconds

2000★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Cartel for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Ex-car thief Randall Raines is forced out of retirement to save his brother Kip after a boost gone wrong. With the help of allies old and new, they race to meet the demands of noto...

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