Movies like The Highwaymen

This neo-noir film set in the 1950s uncovers corruption and scandal in the Los Angeles Police Department. With a focus on the gritty underbelly of postwar LA and a stellar ensemble cast, L.A. Confidential would resonate with audiences who appreciate The Highwaymen's blend of historical setting and police drama.

Denzel Washington stars as Frank Lucas, a real-life heroin kingpin from Harlem who constructs his own organized crime empire in the 1970s. Russell Crowe plays the dedicated detective working to bring Lucas down. The investigative and period crime elements make American Gangster a solid recommendation for fans of The Highwaymen.

This film takes viewers on a journey through the world of notorious bank robber John Dillinger, played by Johnny Depp. Fans of The Highwaymen's historical crime perspective might find themselves engrossed in the cat-and-mouse chase between Dillinger and the law enforcement, led by Christian Bale's portrayal of FBI agent Melvin Purvis.

Directed by Brian De Palma and set in the 1930s, The Untouchables features Kevin Costner as Eliot Ness, who assembles a team to take down the notorious gangster Al Capone, played by Robert De Niro. Fans of The Highwaymen's narrative of law enforcers battling famed criminals will appreciate the similar themes in The Untouchables.

This film featuring Tom Hanks as a mob enforcer on the run with his son, brings the themes of honor and revenge in the American gangster era to life. The Highwaymen fans might be drawn to Road to Perdition for its examination of the father-son dynamic against the backdrop of crime and the Great Depression.

Set in Prohibition-era Virginia, this film tells the true story of the Bondurant brothers, three siblings who run a bootlegging business and find themselves under threat from corrupt law officials. Those who enjoy the historical aspects and outlaws' resistance against law enforcement in The Highwaymen are likely to be intrigued by Lawless.

Gangster Squad is a slick, action-packed movie set in 1949, centered around the Los Angeles police department's fight to keep the East Coast Mafia out of their city. Similar to The Highwaymen, it showcases law enforcement's relentless pursuit of notorious criminals, with a stylish retro aesthetic.