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Why people love it

The Irishman (2019) stuck because it commits to its crime premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Martin Scorsese's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. 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 3h 29m · ★ 7.6

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    1.The Alto Knights (2025)

    6.2 · Crime · Drama · History · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Irishman excels in crime, The Alto Knights (2025) doubles down on drama to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    2.Hoffa (1992)

    6.3 · Crime · History · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    Hoffa (1992) is the natural next step after The Irishman: same crime DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and drama elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    3.The Godfather (1972)

    8.7 · Drama · Crime · 2h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Irishman who respond to its crime will find The Godfather (1972) immediately familiar. Both films share a drama sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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    4.Léon: The Professional (1994)

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

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Irishman fans keep landing on Léon: The Professional (1994) — 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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    • fuboTV
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    5.GoodFellas (1990)

    8.5 · Drama · Crime · 2h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    GoodFellas draws from the same crime well as The Irishman, 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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    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC
    • Philo
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    6.Taxi Driver (1976)

    8.1 · Crime · Drama · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    Taxi Driver (1976) captures the crime appeal of The Irishman without simply imitating it. The drama streak running through both films is what puts Taxi Driver at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    7.Jackie Brown (1997)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    The crime appeal of The Irishman — that dark edge, the drama — translates cleanly into Jackie Brown (1997). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Peacock Premium
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    8.Stand by Me (1986)

    7.8 · Crime · Drama · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Stand by Me (1986) clearly understood what makes crime work — the same quality that keeps The Irishman rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • YouTube TV
    • Philo
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    9.The Untouchables (1987)

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

    Why you'll love it

    The Untouchables (1987) is the kind of film The Irishman fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The crime overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    10.A History of Violence (2005)

    7.2 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    A History of Violence shares The Irishman's gift for crime — the 2005 film delivers drama without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Irishman?
Try The Alto Knights, Hoffa, The Godfather—each shares DNA with The Irishman while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Irishman?
The Irishman (2019) is best described as Crime, Drama, History. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Irishman worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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