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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

Audiences latched onto The Godfather Part III (1990) as a crime theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The crime and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 42m · ★ 7.4

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    1.Donnie Brasco (1997)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Godfather Part III who respond to its crime will find Donnie Brasco (1997) immediately familiar. Both films share a drama sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    2.Summer of Sam (1999)

    6.5 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Godfather Part III fans keep landing on Summer of Sam (1999) — the crime is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    • Criterion Channel
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    3.State of Grace (1990)

    6.9 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    State of Grace draws from the same crime well as The Godfather Part III, channeling drama in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 1990 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
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    • Philo
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    4.Gloria (1980)

    6.9 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    Gloria (1980) captures the crime appeal of The Godfather Part III without simply imitating it. The drama streak running through both films is what puts Gloria at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    5.The Godfather (1972)

    8.7 · Drama · Crime · 2h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    The crime appeal of The Godfather Part III — that tense edge, the drama — translates cleanly into The Godfather (1972). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    6.Léon: The Professional (1994)

    8.3 · Crime · Drama · Action · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Léon: The Professional (1994) clearly understood what makes crime work — the same quality that keeps The Godfather Part III rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • fuboTV
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    7.The Godfather Part II (1974)

    8.6 · Drama · Crime · 3h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    The Godfather Part II (1974) is the kind of film The Godfather Part III fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The crime overlap is real, but it's the tense emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    8.Taxi Driver (1976)

    8.1 · Crime · Drama · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    Taxi Driver shares The Godfather Part III's gift for crime — the 1976 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    9.The Untouchables (1987)

    7.8 · Crime · History · Thriller · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Godfather Part III compelling — the crime, the thriller — shows up in The Untouchables (1987) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    10.The Equalizer 3 (2023)

    7.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    The crime energy of The Godfather Part III is alive in The Equalizer 3 (2023), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Hulu
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Godfather Part III?
Try Donnie Brasco, Summer of Sam, State of Grace—each shares DNA with The Godfather Part III while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Godfather Part III?
The Godfather Part III (1990) is best described as Crime, Drama, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Godfather Part III part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Godfather Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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