Movies like Black Mass

The Irishman, another Scorsese masterpiece, spans several decades of American history through the eyes of a World War II veteran who becomes a hitman for the mob. Its rich narrative and historical depth will resonate with fans of Black Mass.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Departed is a gritty crime thriller set in Boston. It circles around an undercover cop and a mole in the police who try to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang. Fans of Black Mass will appreciate the complex characters and the tense atmosphere of deception and betrayal.

Ridley Scott's American Gangster tells the true story of Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. Like Black Mass, it's a biographical crime film that delves deep into the life and criminal operations of its protagonist, offering a detailed view of an empire built on illicit activities.

Casino is a complex, detailed account of the operation of a mob-controlled casino, the lives it affects, and the eventual downfall of those who run it. Like Black Mass, Casino provides a brutally honest depiction of organized crime and its machinations.

Starring Johnny Depp, Donnie Brasco features an FBI undercover agent who infiltrates the mob and becomes conflicted between his duties and the friendships he forms. It shares Black Mass's theme of deep cover operations and their psychological impact.

Public Enemies focuses on the notorious bank robber John Dillinger during the Great Depression era. Moviegoers who enjoyed the historical crime aspect of Black Mass will find a similar intrigue in the cat-and-mouse chase between the criminals and the FBI.

Blow offers a look at the life of American cocaine smuggler George Jung, portrayed by Johnny Depp. The film's exploration of the drug trade and its effect on the protagonist's life parallels the true crime elements seen in Black Mass.