Movies like 29th Street

Set in the Bronx, this coming-of-age tale mirrors 29th Street's combination of humor and poignant drama. A Bronx Tale follows a young man's life as he navigates loyalty to his father and his attraction to a life of crime. Fans will appreciate the shared New York Italian-American culture and moral lessons.

Romantic comedy Moonstruck shares the Italian-American family dynamic central to 29th Street. Its portrayal of life and love in this community with characters that feel both outlandish and real make it an excellent movie for fans to watch next.

Prizzi's Honor is a black comedy featuring Jack Nicholson as a hitman in a powerful mob family, combining the elements of crime, love interests, and family matters. Its satirical take on crime family life parallels with the mordant wit seen in 29th Street.

Another comedic entry in the mob genre, Analyze This stars Robert De Niro as a mafia boss seeking therapy, leading to hilarious interactions similar to the comic relief found in 29th Street. It's a perfect fit for viewers looking for more mob-connected laughs.

Like 29th Street, Married to the Mob offers a comedic take on Italian-American mob culture, but with the unique twist of a widow trying to escape the world after her mobster husband's death. It provides the same blend of witty dialogue and mafia-related shenanigans.

Big Night is another film that hones in on the Italian-American experience with humor and heart. It's about two brothers running an Italian restaurant who stake their future on a lavish banquet, offering the same cultural depth and interpersonal drama as 29th Street.

My Blue Heaven blends comedy with a mobster twist, similar to 29th Street. It features Steve Martin as a former mobster entering witness protection, finding it hard to abandon his old habits, ensuring laughs and situations that 29th Street fans would enjoy.