Movies and TvShows featuring "criminal-as-protagonist" theme.
The Young Offenders follows the misadventures of two teenage friends from Cork, Ireland, as they constantly find themselves in absurd and hilarious situations. With a knack for getting into trouble, they navigate the challenges of growing up, dealing with family relationships, and getting involved in petty crime. Their unique bond and comedic escapades make for an entertaining and heartwarming coming-of-age story.
Scarface tells the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who becomes a powerful and ruthless drug lord in Miami during the 1980s. He builds a cocaine empire but eventually succumbs to his own self-destructive behavior and violent lifestyle.
Carmen Sandiego is a master thief and criminal who leads a secret organization. She travels the world, stealing from the rich and outsmarting Interpol and other international police agencies. Along the way, she seeks revenge, uncovers secret hideouts, and forms a loyal group of friends. With explosive action and thrilling investigations, Carmen Sandiego explores different cities and missions while always staying one step ahead of her pursuers.
Joaquín Manchado rules his drug empire from Barcelona's seaport with an iron fist — until a new shipment sends business and family spiraling.
A father's neglect drives a son to seek revenge after his father is shot. He returns to India, sets up a doppelgänger, and embarks on a mission to find the culprits. Along the way, he uncovers family secrets and reconciles with his father, only to face new threats from vengeful enemies.
An FBI agent and Interpol detective track a group of street magicians known as the Four Horsemen as they use their skills to rob banks. As they investigate the thefts, they discover a secret society of magicians called 'The Eye' and seek to expose the truth behind their heists.
The origin story of Gal Dove, Don Logan, and Teddy Bass. Explore Gal and Don’s complicated relationship as Gal finds himself descending into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s while falling in love with DeeDee.
Frank Sheeran, a World War II veteran, becomes a hit-man for the Bufalino crime family. He befriends union leader Jimmy Hoffa and becomes his bodyguard. Eventually, Frank is tasked with assassinating Jimmy. The film explores Frank's life from his time in the war to his involvement in organized crime and his relationships with Jimmy and his family.
EZ Streets is an American television drama series created by Paul Haggis. It premiered on CBS on October 27, 1996 with a two hour pilot telefilm. The series stars Ken Olin, Joe Pantoliano, and Jason Gedrick.
In a world where people with superpowers are treated as second-class citizens, Connor Reed is struggling to support his ill mother. He turns to a life of crime, using his telekinetic abilities to assist in a series of heists. As the police close in and tensions rise, Connor must navigate a dangerous world of discrimination, poverty, and violence to protect his family.
This is the incredible story behind Sweden's most notorious gangster, Clark Olofsson, whose infamous crimes gave rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome".
In the blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields, Rocky's name strikes fear into his foes, while the government sees him as a threat to law and order. Rocky must battle threats from all sides for unchallenged supremacy. After detailing the events in K.G.F: Chapter 1, Rocky takes over the Kolar Gold Fields and faces opposition from central ministers who plan his downfall. As Rocky's influence grows, he must also deal with the resurfacing of Adheera, Suryavardhan's brother. With his newly acquired weapons, Rocky fights against his enemies, saves K.G.F, and gains control over Bombay. However, his actions attract the attention of Prime Minister Ramika Sen, who plans a military action against him. Rocky halts exports from K.G.F, continues mining, and retrieves evidence of his involvement in money laundering. Despite being pregnant, Rocky's wife Reena is fatally sniped by Adheera. In the final clash, Rocky and his henchmen defeat Adheera and disrupt Sen's speech at Parliament. Sen enforces the Indian Army and issues a death warrant against Rocky. He evacuates K.G.F, but refuses to surrender. Sen orders to bomb K.G.F and Rocky's ship, resulting in his death. In the post-credits scene, a CIA official hands over a file about Rocky's crimes to Sen, and a peon finds the final draft of K.G.F: Chapter 3.
A mentally disabled man named Moose becomes obsessed with movie actor Hunter Dunbar. Moose's obsession takes a dark turn as he begins stalking Hunter and infiltrating his life, leading to a terrifying home invasion.
Stockholm is a dark comedy based on the true story of the Stockholm Syndrome. Set in 1973 Stockholm, a criminal takes hostages in a bank vault and forms an unexpected bond with one of the hostages.
McCoy is an American comedy/drama series that aired on NBC during the 1975-1976 season.
In this crime drama, an ex-police officer is hired to help a group of criminals plan the perfect heist, but things quickly spiral out of control as deception and double-crossing ensue.
During the French Revolution, identical twin brothers get caught up in a web of intrigue and adventure as they navigate the dangerous world of nobility and bandits.
Dom Hemingway is a larger-than-life safecracker with a loose-fuse temper and a knack for poetry. After spending 12 years in prison, he sets out to collect his reward for keeping his mouth shut and protecting his boss.
After returning from the Vietnam War, a group of friends in the Bronx turn to a life of crime, robbing an armored truck but facing the consequences.
In 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's red-light district. The Golden Glove follows the story of Fritz Honka, a loner and alcoholic who murders women and dismembers their bodies in his apartment. Based on a true story, this film explores the dark underbelly of Hamburg's nightlife and the brutal crimes committed by a sadistic killer.