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Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

Scarface (1983) stuck because it commits to its action premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Brian De Palma's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The action and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 50m · ★ 8.2

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    1.Havoc (2025)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    Havoc draws from the same action well as Scarface, channeling crime in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2025 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    2.Bad Boys for Life (2020)

    ★ 7.1 · Thriller · Action · Crime · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Bad Boys for Life (2020) captures the action appeal of Scarface without simply imitating it. The crime streak running through both films is what puts Bad Boys for Life at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • fuboTV
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    3.Bad Boys (1995)

    ★ 6.8 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    The action appeal of Scarface — that funny edge, the crime — translates cleanly into Bad Boys (1995). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Philo
    • USA Network
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    4.American Gangster (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Drama · Crime · 2h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind American Gangster (2007) clearly understood what makes crime work — the same quality that keeps Scarface rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    5.Bad Boys II (2003)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Crime · Comedy · 2h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    Bad Boys II (2003) is the kind of film Scarface fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The action overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • AMC
    • Philo
    • USA Network
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Gone in Sixty Seconds shares Scarface's gift for action — the 2000 film delivers crime without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    7.Donnie Brasco (1997)

    ★ 7.5 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Scarface compelling — the crime, the drama — shows up in Donnie Brasco (1997) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • AMC
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    8.Blow (2001)

    ★ 7.4 · Crime · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    The crime energy of Scarface is alive in Blow (2001), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    9.Shoot 'Em Up (2007)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Thriller · Comedy · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    Shoot 'Em Up (2007) operates in the same action as Scarface, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) belongs to the same conversation as Scarface — both anchor their crime in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • Criterion Channel
    • Philo
    • Night Flight Plus
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Scarface?
Try Havoc, Bad Boys for Life, Bad Boys—each shares DNA with Scarface while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Scarface?
Scarface (1983) is best described as Action, Crime, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Scarface worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 8.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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