Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord List
- Narcos - Focuses on the rise and fall of drug cartels in Colombia, similar to Pablo Escobar's story.
- Blow - A biographical crime drama about drug trafficker George Jung, encompassing the drug trade.
- El Chapo - Follows the life of notorious drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, similar to Escobar's story.
- Queen of the South - Centers around a woman who rises to power within a drug cartel, akin to the themes in Pablo Escobar's tale.
- Scarface - A classic story of a drug lord's rise and fall, drawing parallels to Escobar's life.
- Traffic - An intricate look at the drug trade, exploring the interconnected lives of dealers and users.
- The Wire - Delves into the drug trade in Baltimore, showcasing its complexities similar to Colombian cartels.
- American Gangster - A biopic of heroin dealer Frank Lucas, exploring the drug trade in the U.S.
- Sicario - Focuses on the war against drugs on both sides of the border, with gritty realism similar to Escobar's context.
- Narcos: Mexico - Explores the origins of the modern drug war in Mexico, tied to the themes of power and violence.
- Weeds - A dark comedy-drama that explores the drug trade from a suburban perspective, showing the complexities involved.
- Bad Boys - Centers on DEA agents confronting drug cartels, with action and drama similar to Escobar's narrative.
- El Cartel de los Sapos - Based on the true story of a drug cartel in Colombia, featuring themes of betrayal and power.
- The Infiltrator - A story about an undercover U.S. Customs agent infiltrating drug cartels, similar to the war against Escobar's empire.
- Ozark - Follows a financial planner who gets entangled with drug cartels, highlighting danger and crime.
- Sin Nombre - A gripping story of drug trafficking and migration that delves into the harsh realities of violence.
- Daredevil - Although focused on superheroes, it includes themes of crime and drug trafficking in its plot.
- City of God - Explores the drug trade and gang violence in Brazil, providing a raw look at the impact of drugs.
- A Star is Born - While primarily a romance, it captures themes of fame and downfall similar to that in drug narratives.
- Narcos: Mexico - Explores conflicts within the drug trade, giving insight into cartel operations.
- Luca - Although primarily a family film, has darker elements around crime and youth caught in unfortunate circumstances.
- The Bridge - Explores the border crime and drug trafficking between the U.S. and Mexico, reflecting Escobar's environment.
- All Things Fall Apart - This film includes themes of crime and personal tragedy within the drug narrative.
- Killing Them Softly - A crime thriller that delves into the underbelly of the American drug trade.
- Cocaine Cowboys - A documentary showcasing the rise of cocaine trafficking in Miami during the 1970s and 80s.
- Crocodile Dundee II - Involves drug cartels and personal vendettas, with a lighter comedic touch.
- Icarus - A documentary about doping in sports that also touches on illicit activities and consequences related to drugs.
- Falling Down - While not directly about drugs, it captures themes of a man's breakdown in society, similar to cartel stories.
- The Business - Follows the rise of a drug dealer in Spain, focusing on crime and competition.
- Requiem for a Dream - Explores addiction and the drug experience, providing a harrowing perspective on substance abuse.
- Lord of War - Focuses on arms dealing, but parallels can be drawn to drug trafficking and its violent repercussions.
- The Night Of - A crime drama that explores the complexities of a murder case intertwined with drugs.
- Peaky Blinders - Centers around a gangster family with ties to crime and drugs during the early 20th century.
- Boardwalk Empire - Takes a look at crime and corruption during Prohibition, showing parallels to the drug trade.
- Narcos: Mexico - Explores the drug trade's evolution in Mexico, an extension of themes found in Escobar's story.
- Step by Step - Contrasts the life of ordinary families with the background of criminal operations.
- Banshee - Follows an ex-con who assumes a deceased sheriff's identity, involving crime and drug operations.
- Better Call Saul - A prequel to Breaking Bad that explores the criminal world of lawyers and drugs.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 531979 | 8.7 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 2 |
Blow
124 min
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2001 | United States of America | Drama | 288216 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 22504 | 7.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 4 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 38225 | 8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 5 |
Scarface
170 min
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1983 | United States of America | Drama | 1024970 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Traffic
147 min
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 231181 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
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2002 | United States of America | Drama | 434913 | 9.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 8 |
American Gangster
157 min
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2007 | United States of America | Drama | 490114 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Sicario
122 min
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 543774 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 102137 | 8.3 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 11 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 123269 | 7.9 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 12 |
Bad Boys
119 min
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1995 | United States of America | Thriller | 317190 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
The Infiltrator
127 min
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2016 | United Kingdom | Drama | 85365 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
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2017 | United States of America | Drama | 395467 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 15 |
Sin Nombre
96 min
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2009 | Mexico | Drama | 35113 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Daredevil
103 min
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2003 | Switzerland | Drama | 240783 | 5.3 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
City of God
129 min
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 876021 | 8.6 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
A Star Is Born
136 min
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 450811 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Luca
95 min
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2021 | United States of America | Drama | 225668 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
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2011 | Denmark | Thriller | 84991 | 8.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 21 |
All Things Fall Apart
106 min
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 2888 | 5.4 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Killing Them Softly
97 min
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 161029 | 6.2 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Cocaine Cowboys
118 min
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2006 | United States of America | Documentary | 14721 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Crocodile Dundee II
110 min
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1988 | Australia | Adventure | 64643 | 5.7 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Icarus
121 min
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2017 | United States of America | Documentary | 58353 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
Falling Down
113 min
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1993 | France | Drama | 227765 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
The Business
96 min
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2005 | United Kingdom | Drama | 16238 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Requiem for a Dream
102 min
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 979048 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Lord of War
122 min
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2005 | France | Drama | 361017 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Drama | 197236 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 31 |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 784755 | 8.7 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 32 |
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2010 | United States of America | Drama | 218980 | 8.5 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 33 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 149296 | 8.4 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 34 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 849791 | 9 | Serial | Încheiat |