9 must-see gangster films and shows streaming now on BBC, Netflix, Amazon and Disney
From legendary films to modern mob shows, here's what's available for fans of the gangster genre to watch now.
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(Image: Universal Pictures)If you're in the mood for a good film or show to get lost in, there's plenty to stream — perhaps too many. From classics like The Godfather trilogy to modern mafia shows, we've narrowed down the selection to under 10 options. You'll find these picks on the likes of BBC iPlayer and ITV to Prime Video and Disney Plus. For more inspiration for your watch list, check out our ranking of the 11 best ever gangster films based on hundreds of reviews.
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1. BBC iPlayer: The Godfather part I, II and III
The masterpiece Godfather trilogy is free to stream on BBC iPlayer. At the outset, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), is the fresh-faced youngest son and a war hero who has stayed out of the family business ruthlessly run by his father, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). Michael's journey from reluctant outsider to ruthless mafia don is considered one of the greatest stories told on film.
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2. BBC iPlayer: Heat (1995)
This flick about a heist gone wrong is headed by none other than Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. A group of high-end professional thieves have unwittingly left a clue behind in their latest heist, kicking off a high-stakes cat and mouse game with the LAPD.
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3. BBC iPlayer: Kin (2021-2023)
A Dublin crime family becomes embroiled in a gangland war in this two-series Irish mobster show led by Daredevil's Charlie Cox. Aidan Gillan and Ciarán Hinds face off as rival gangleaders.
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4. BBC iPlayer: Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)
All episodes of the Brummie gangster epic headed are ready to binge watch on iPlayer. In this stylish saga, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) is the head of a crime family in post-World War 1 Birmingham. Across its six-series run, the Peaky Blinders evolve from street gang to criminal empire.
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