Movies like Billy Bathgate

With its deep undercover narrative, 'Donnie Brasco' presents the psychological conflict and personal risks in the life of an FBI agent infiltrating the mob, which will appeal to those interested in the crossroads of crime and law as seen in 'Billy Bathgate'.

This film offers an absorbing take on Eliot Ness's efforts to bring down Al Capone during Prohibition. Like 'Billy Bathgate', 'The Untouchables' blends factual history with Hollywood drama, making it a must-watch for enthusiasts of gangster films.

Set in the same era as 'Billy Bathgate', 'Public Enemies' follows the story of legendary bank robber John Dillinger. The high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the law will captivate viewers interested in the criminal underworld.

Fans of the gangster genre will appreciate 'Miller's Crossing' for its intricate plot and stylistic approach to the prohibition-era crime saga. Like 'Billy Bathgate,' it dives into the themes of loyalty and betrayal within the mob world.

Delving into the LAPD's fight against East Coast mafia infiltration, 'Gangster Squad' provides another high-octane look at organized crime, much like 'Billy Bathgate', but set on the West Coast during the 1940s and 1950s.

If 'Billy Bathgate' intrigued you with its depiction of an apprentice learning the ropes of organized crime, 'Mobsters' is right up your alley. It tells the story of the rise of young mob leaders like Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky.

'Bugsy' explores the life of infamous gangster Bugsy Siegel in a glamorous and violent fashion, echoing 'Billy Bathgate's' fascination with the dangerous allure of mob life and its impact on the American dream.

This film dramatizes the real-life struggle for the control of the Harlem numbers racket during the 1930s, featuring gangland figures that fans of 'Billy Bathgate' would find familiar and intriguing.