Movies like Scarface

The Godfather's epic story of the Corleone family's rise to power in the American mafia offers a grand narrative and compelling characters, paralleling Scarface's themes of ambition, power, and the corrosive effects of crime.

American Gangster tells the true story of Frank Lucas's rise to become one of the most powerful crime bosses in Harlem. Just like Scarface, it provides a critical look at both the glamor and the grim reality of a drug kingpin's life.

Heat features Al Pacino as a determined detective in a cat-and-mouse chase with a high-level thief, played by Robert De Niro. This film offers intense action, complex characters, and a deep dive into the criminal mind, akin to the experience in Scarface.

Casino is another high-stakes crime drama from director Martin Scorsese. It details the rise and fall of a gambling empire, with sharp performances and a focus on the destructive power of greed that will resonate with Scarface fans.

Once Upon a Time in America explores the lives of New York City youths who rise to power within the world of organized crime. The film spans several decades, offering a deep, intricate story of friendship, betrayal, and the quest for power.

The Untouchables features Eliot Ness' pursuit to bring down Al Capone during the Prohibition-era, mixing historical drama with intense action and strategic maneuvers within the criminal world, sure to appeal to Scarface's audience.

In Carlito's Way, Al Pacino returns to the crime genre as Carlito Brigante, a former criminal striving for a clean life, but who gets dragged back into the violent world he's trying to leave. It's an engaging exploration of redemption and inevitability that Scarface enthusiasts would find intriguing.