Movies and TvShows featuring "criminal-as-protagonist" theme.
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.
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.
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.
Joaquín Manchado rules his drug empire from Barcelona's seaport with an iron fist — until a new shipment sends business and family spiraling.
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.
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.
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.
This is the incredible story behind Sweden's most notorious gangster, Clark Olofsson, whose infamous crimes gave rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome".
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.
Thick as Thieves is a crime thriller about a master thief named Keith who plans to steal a rare Fabergé egg. He puts together a team of skilled thieves and enlists the help of a talented seductress named Alexandra. However, their carefully laid plans are threatened by a relentless police investigation and the dangerous Russian mafia. As the heist unfolds, Keith realizes that nothing is what it seems and he must navigate a web of deception to accomplish his mission.
In Le Samouraï, a laconic and enigmatic hitman named Jef Costello becomes the target of a relentless police investigation after carrying out a murder. As he tries to evade capture and maintain his stoic demeanor, Jef finds himself facing treachery from within the criminal underworld. Set in the backdrop of Paris, this neo-noir crime drama explores themes of existential loneliness, loyalty, and coolness.
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.
Suck Me Shakespeer 3 is a comedy film set in Germany. The story revolves around a criminal who becomes a teacher and encounters conflicts with his students. It is a hilarious tale of friendship, strong female characters, and the chaos that arises in a high school setting.
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.
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.
Raimundo and Serginho are partners in a life of committing robberies. When Raimundo decides to leave the life of crime, he is convinced by Serginho to take part in one last heist, unaware that their target is their boss, Bruna. The robbery spirals out of control and places the three of them in a cruel, vengeful cycle.
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.
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.
Don, a criminal mastermind, plans a grand bank heist in Berlin. With his intelligence and deception, Don navigates through various schemes, shootouts, and hostage situations, all while being held at gunpoint. As the plot unfolds, Don's true motives and loyalties are revealed, leading to a thrilling climax.