10 of the Best Gangster Movies available on Hulu in 2020
- The Client
- Walking Tall
- The Domestics
- Brick Mansions
- Sugar Hill
- West Side Story
- Red
- Deuces Wild
- Wanted
- The Bank Job
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| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 6.8 | 78 | Hulu |
This adaption of John Grisham’s best selling thriller novel follows Mark, a young kid who witnesses the suicide of a mob lawyer. He is then hunted by both the mob who intends to kill him and a federal attorney who needs to get some vital information from him. Eventually, he turns to a recovering alcoholic (who is also a lawyer) to help him out.
The Client will keep you on the edge of your seats throughout the duration of the film. It is filled with tense moments and has just the right amount of drama. With its original storyline and top tier actors, this film is a great pick if you are in the mood for a gangster movie.
2. Walking Tall
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 7.0 | 75 | Hulu, Prime Video |
Buford Pusser, a Tennessee sheriff, single-handedly cleans up his small town of crime and corruption. In the process, he loses his family and almost loses his own life. While this movie is a bit long, you won’t be able to tell since it is jam-packed with action and car chases. Joe Don Baker gives a powerful performance of the sheriff’s tragic story and delivers the character with a sort of fierceness that is impossible to forget.
Walking Tall is a perfect choice if you are looking for a classic film that still has enough grit and violence to keep you satisfied.
3. The Domestics
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 5.7 | 100 | Hulu, Prime Video |
Nina and Mark West have to scour the dangerous countryside and try to survive after an apocalyptic event shakes life as they know it. They have to navigate through the lawless terrain as threatening gangs seem to be at every turn. As they work together to search for safety, the couple is pushed to their limits.
If you like post-apocalyptic, dark humor, blunt themes, and plain good entertainment, The Domestics is a good pick for movie night.
4. Brick Mansions
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 5.7 | 26 | Hulu |
Although Brick Mansions has a low rotten tomatoes score, the audiences enjoyed this film more than the critics. An undercover Detroit cop finds himself in a tightly run, dangerous city that is surrounded by a containment wall. In order to stop the crime lord from devastating the entire city, Paul Walker’s character, Damien Collier, teams up with an ex-con.
Brick Mansions has the brilliant acting of Paul Walker and the tension-filled scenes anyone would expect from a gangster movie. Lastly, the chase and fight scenes in this film are something that will get your blood pumping.
5. Sugar Hill
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 5.9 | 20 | Hulu |
Roemello Skuggs and his brother have lived their entire lives surrounded by crime, and eventually, take on the lifestyle themselves when they grow up. After a few years as a high-ranking drug-dealer, Roemellos girlfriend starts to disapprove of his lifestyle, and when the danger of his job starts to heighten, Roemello starts to question his life as well. When the two attempt to get out of the bad scene, the protagonist’s brother won’t let him leave.
The film does a good job of portraying both sides of the drug-dealing lifestyle, often making viewers attach to the protagonist emotionally. Themes such as guilt, regret, and redemption are present in the story, and the action-packed plot will keep you invested through the entire film.
6. West Side Story
Although it is a musical, West Side Story is about two people from rival gangs falling in love. Set in the upper west side of New York, the two gangs (the Sharks and the Jets) fight for their own turf as even more complications arise because of the growing feelings of Tony and Maria. As tension and violence continue to rise, fears of tragedy loom over the characters.
The film is riddled with themes of violence and pressure revolving around the criminal lifestyle. West Side Story has vibrant and likable characters who you will find yourself rooting for. If you are someone who likes musicals, but also is in the mood for darker themes, be sure to watch this next.
7. Red
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 7.0 | 72 | Hulu |
Frank Moses, a retired CIA agent, is enjoying his peaceful life when he is attacked by an assassin. As danger unfolds, the protagonist has to form his old team of agents to fight against the threatening assailants who intend to start an all-out war with the main characters.
Red is filled with intelligent and witty humor, jam-packed action sequences, and top-tier casting. The compelling plot will hurtle you through the movie, leaving you excited and satisfied when the film ends. Red is perfect for movie-goers who like sharp wit with heavy action.
8. Deuces Wild
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 5.7 | 51 | Hulu |
Much like West Side Story but with more violence, two members from opposing gangs fall in love – Bobby, a member of the Deuces, and Annie, a sister of the rival gang member. The relationship starts an all-out street war between the two gangs, leaving both sides thirsting for blood and violence.
This has more of a corny, retro feel that leaves you feeling more upbeat than you should while watching so much violence. The film has a talented cast that brings authenticity to the characters while giving you enough action to keep your attention glued to the story. Deuces Wild is for those looking for a unique and fun gangster movie.
9. Wanted
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 6.7 | 71 | Hulu |
When office worker Wesley Gibson’s father is murder, his boring life takes a turn upside down as he discovers his talent for killing. Soon after the events of the murder, a woman named Fox talks Wesley into joining their secret group of assassins. As the protagonist starts to master his skills, he soon realizes that some things are not what they seem.
Wanted is not your typical gangster movie but still delivers with its captivating plotline, gripping characters, and explosive action. With Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, and James McAvoy performing the main roles, you will never find yourself twiddling your thumbs. Pick Wanted for your next movie night if you want some great special effects and blood-pumping shootouts.
10. The Bank Job
| IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Where to Watch |
| 6.7 | 79 | Hulu |
Terry Leather, a struggling car dealer who used to be a petty criminal, has finally come to peace with his simple life caring for his family. Everything changes when his ex-girlfriend shows up and offers him a spot in a bank robbery she is planning, enticing him with the chance of big money. Terry Leather agrees and forms a group of his old criminal buddies to help with the heist. Although, things soon take a turn for the worse as a few external criminals get involved.
The Bank Job is mostly loved for its fast-paced action, but Jason Statham brings another level to his character and makes it easy for the audience to connect with his vulnerability. The witty dialogue will keep your smirking throughout the film as the intricate plotline and motives of each character will keep your brain working.
