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Movies Like The Criminals, Part 3: Arson

If you liked The Criminals, Part 3: Arson (1977), a crime movie directed by Hua Shan and Kuei Chih-hung, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1The Brothers Rico

    The Brothers Rico (1957)

    ★ 6.2/10Also crime

    Eddie Rico, the erstwhile bookkeeper for a big Mafia boss, is now making a living as an honest merchant in Florida with his family. Things go sour when the police start a search for his syndicate-linked brothers who…

  2. 2Election 2

    Election 2 (2006)

    ★ 7.4/10Also crime

    As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.

  3. 3Infernal Affairs II

    Infernal Affairs II (2003)

    ★ 7.3/10Also crime

    In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.

  4. 4Belly

    Belly (1998)

    ★ 6.4/10Also crime

    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 on them and new players are looking…

  5. 5The Mission

    The Mission (1999)

    ★ 7.5/10Also crime

    Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection.

  6. 6The Getaway

    The Getaway (1972)

    ★ 7.2/10Also crime

    A recently released ex-convict and his loyal wife go on the run after a heist goes wrong.

  7. 7Trivisa

    Trivisa (2016)

    ★ 7.2/10Also crime

    Three notorious gangsters who have never crossed paths find themselves in the same restaurant at the same time, and their fates are changed forever.

  8. 8The Asphalt Jungle

    The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

    ★ 7.5/10Also crime

    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 the Midwest for a big jewel heist.

  9. 9Pulp Fiction

    Pulp Fiction (1994)

    ★ 8.5/10Also crime

    A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip…

  10. 10PTU

    PTU (2003)

    ★ 7/10Also crime

    Follows a police tactical unit during one dangerous night on the streets of Hong Kong as they try to recover a cop's stolen gun. Things turn deadly when they run into a web of gangland crimes.

  11. 11The Newton Boys

    The Newton Boys (1998)

    ★ 6.1/10Also crime

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

  12. 12Killing Them Softly

    Killing Them Softly (2012)

    ★ 6/10Also crime

    Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse.

  13. 135 Against the House

    5 Against the House (1955)

    ★ 5.9/10Also crime

    Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.

  14. 14True Believer

    True Believer (1989)

    ★ 6.2/10Also crime

    Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet…

  15. 15Plunder Road

    Plunder Road (1957)

    ★ 6.9/10Also crime

    A spectacular heist starts to unravel as the crooks take it on the lam.

  16. 16As Tears Go By

    As Tears Go By (1988)

    ★ 7/10Also crime

    Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.

  17. 17Blood Ties

    Blood Ties (2013)

    ★ 6.1/10Also crime

    Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.

  18. 18Full Contact

    Full Contact (1992)

    ★ 6.8/10Also crime

    In an effort to get his buddy out of a gambling debt, Jeff agrees to join forces with Judge in a weapons heist. The job goes bad and Judge betrays Jeff. Jeff plots the ultimate revenge on Judge and his followers and it…

  19. 19Siberian Education

    Siberian Education (2013)

    ★ 6.8/10Also crime

    The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The only law it obeys… is its own. Against…

  20. 20Little Caesar

    Little Caesar (1931)

    ★ 6.9/10Also crime

    A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?

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