Movies like The Counselor

Sicario plunges its audience deep into the complex and violent world of the drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border. Similar to The Counselor, it offers a gritty storyline filled with moral ambiguity and intense performances, crafting a visceral experience for viewers drawn to tales of crime and punishment.

With themes of crime and fate, No Country for Old Men is a gripping tale of violence that surrounds a drug deal gone wrong in the desert, a storyline that fans of The Counselor will find intriguing. The film weaves a dark narrative that examines morality and choice, all delivered with the Coen Brothers' signature touch of brutality and philosophical depth.

The Departed is a tale of deception and undercover operations within the Irish mob and the Massachusetts State Police. Like The Counselor, it offers viewers a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game, replete with tension, complex characters, and moral conundrums.

American Gangster delves into the life of Frank Lucas, a Harlem drug kingpin of the 1970s. Fans of The Counselor will appreciate the depth of character development and the focus on the intricacies of building and maintaining a criminal empire.

Like The Counselor, Traffic explores the multifaceted and often dark realities of the drug trade. It tells a series of interconnected stories that provide multiple perspectives on the issue, creating a layered narrative about the impact of drugs on society and the individuals caught in its grasp.

Blow recounts the rise and fall of George Jung, a major player in the American cocaine market in the 1970s and 1980s. Those who enjoy The Counselor for its depiction of the world of drug trafficking will find Blow's portrayal of the trade's impact on an individual's life equally compelling.

Savages tells the violent and thrilling story of two marijuana growers and their shared girlfriend who get entangled with a Mexican drug cartel. This film, much like The Counselor, navigates the treacherous waters of the drug business, loyalty, and survival.