Movies like Year of the Dragon

The biographical crime film American Gangster chronicles the rise of a crime lord in Harlem, similar to Year of the Dragon's narrative involving criminal empires and law enforcement. Fans will appreciate the detailed world-building and the moral complexities the characters face.

This gritty crime thriller delves into the complex web of the mob and undercover work within the streets of Boston. Like Year of the Dragon, The Departed focuses on themes of identity and loyalty within a crime-ridden environment, offering a tense narrative that fans of crime dramas will appreciate.

Donnie Brasco features deep undercover work where allegiances are blurred, much like the protagonist's experience in Year of the Dragon. The film provides an intricate look at the bonds formed and tested within the mob life, delivering a potent mix of action and personal drama.

Set in the 1950s, L.A. Confidential exposes the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, with police corruption and Hollywood glitz in equal measure. Its complex narrative of crime, intertwined with personal ambition and redemption, aligns well with the thematic elements presented in Year of the Dragon.

Cop Land's story of small-town corruption and the moral struggles of its law officers would appeal to viewers who enjoyed the gritty, ethical quandaries presented in Year of the Dragon. The film, starring Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro, offers a powerful examination of police loyalty and justice.

Focused on the psychological game between a corrupt cop and the internal affairs agent determined to bring him down, Internal Affairs offers a gripping, intense experience akin to Year of the Dragon's probing into the darker side of law enforcement.

Prince of the City tells the story of a New York cop who blows the whistle on police corruption, much like the central themes found in Year of the Dragon. It's a compelling story of conscience and compromise that should resonate with viewers looking for a serious crime drama.

Centering on two New York City cops who get caught in an international criminal conspiracy, Black Rain explores the underworld of Yakuza in Japan. Its similar exploration of cross-cultural crime and the intensity of the criminal underworld would resonate with Year of the Dragon enthusiasts.