Few genres produce such timeless classics as the mafia movie. The best examples aren't just about violence and power, but above all about loyalty, family and the price paid for them.
Vote for your favorite mafia movie and share your opinion!
Cast your vote - the ranking shifts live based on the votes.
The Godfather (1972)
Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece about the Corleone family is considered by many to be the best mafia movie ever made. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino delivered rock-solid performances that set the standard for the genre.
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The rare sequel that critics consider just as strong as – or stronger than – the original. The film tells the parallel stories of a young Vito Corleone and the rise of his son Michael.
The rare sequel that critics consider just as strong as - or stronger than - the original.
Goodfellas (1990)
Martin Scorsese's raw, energetic look at mob life, based on the true story of Henry Hill. The film is known for its fast editing and iconic voice-over.
Still gives me chills without question.
Scarface (1983)
Al Pacino's role as the ruthless Tony Montana became one of the most quoted characters in film history. The movie follows his rise and fall in the Miami drug world.
Totally agree with this ranking hands down.
Casino (1995)
Scorsese again, Robert De Niro again: this film is about the organized crime behind the scenes of the Las Vegas casinos. Its extravagant style and merciless storyline make it a classic.
Log in to post a comment.
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Sergio Leone's epic, decades-spanning chronicle of Jewish gangsters in New York is praised for its visual language and emotional depth. The film is set across several decades.
Log in to post a comment.
The Departed (2006)
This remake of a Hong Kong thriller finally earned Scorsese his Oscar for Best Picture. Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon play undercover agents on opposite sides of the law.
Log in to post a comment.
A Bronx Tale (1993)
Robert De Niro's directorial debut tells the story of a boy growing up between his honest father and a charismatic mob boss. The film is known for its personal, warm take on the genre.
Log in to post a comment.
Donnie Brasco (1997)
Based on the true story of an FBI agent who goes undercover in the mafia. Johnny Depp and Al Pacino star in this intimate, less bombastic mafia story.
Log in to post a comment.
The Irishman (2019)
Scorsese's late masterpiece reunites De Niro, Pacino and Joe Pesci in the story of a hitman with ties to the Teamsters union. The film used groundbreaking de-aging technology at the time.
Log in to post a comment.
Missing an item in this list?
Log in or create a free account to add an item yourself.
Log in / create account
Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece about the Corleone family is considered by many to be the best mafia movie ever made.
Log in to post a comment.