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10 Best Movies Like Very Mean Men

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

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#1
Gloria

Gloria

1980★ 6.9

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

When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run ...

#2
The Boondock Saints

The Boondock Saints

1999★ 7.3

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

Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own br...

#3
The Many Saints of Newark

The Many Saints of Newark

2021★ 6.3

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

Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark, N.J., history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters start to rise up and challenge the all-power...

#4
Mobsters

Mobsters

1991★ 6.2

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

The story of a group of friends in turn of the century New York, from their early days as street hoods to their rise in the world of organized crime......

#5
Miller's Crossing

Miller's Crossing

1990★ 7.5

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

Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman....

#6
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Very Mean Men 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...

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