25 Best Gangster Movies of the Last 5 Years, Ranked

Gangster movies have been part of cinema since its earliest days, and recent years have continued that tradition. The last five years produced a mix of action-packed films about gangs and drug lords, character-driven dramas, biopics and twist-filled thrillers. Streaming services have widened access, letting more new and inventive takes on the genre find audiences.

Fast Charlie (2023) follows Charlie Swift (Pierce Brosnan), a hired gun who sets out across the country to avenge an aging mob boss, and features the final on-screen performance of James Caan. The King of Algiers (2023) turns the gangster premise into comedy through the misadventures of “Omar the Strawberry” and his partner Roger, who are forced into a quieter life in Algeria.

Hell Dogs (2022) delivers a modern yakuza revenge thriller, while Pamfir (2022) focuses on a reformed smuggler pulled back into crime for the sake of his family. Beating Hearts (2024) blends romance and gang conflict as two former lovers reconnect amid violence.

Algeria, Algiers

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