36 Best Movies like Snatch (2000)

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels belongs here for its ingenious interweaving of criminal mishaps and comedic twists, much like the layered storytelling that drives Snatch. Its unpredictable narrative and clever British humor make it a standout in the crime comedy genre.

A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 1998 with an average rating of 8.1 by 7,295 people. The movie made an estimated total of $28,356,188 in the box office.

Layer Cake is featured for its nuanced portrayal of the criminal hierarchy and the complexities of underworld dealings. The film’s sophisticated narrative structure and sharp twists offer audiences a smart, suspenseful crime experience.

When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin... Layer Cake is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 2004 with an average rating of 6.9 by 2,418 people. The movie made an estimated total of $11,900,000 in the box office.

In Bruges earns a place through its exploration of criminal morality and dark comedic undertones. The film’s atmospheric setting and unique character dynamics create a distinctive blend of tension and wit.

Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected. In Bruges is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 48m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 7.5 by 5,874 people. The movie made an estimated total of $34,533,783 in the box office.

Seven Psychopaths joins this list due to its inventive, self-aware storytelling that playfully intertwines crime and humor. Its meta approach keeps viewers engaged while providing clever, unexpected turns.

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu. Seven Psychopaths is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 6.8 by 4,339 people. The movie made an estimated total of $33,035,736 in the box office.

RocknRolla stands out for its kinetic pacing and ensemble cast navigating intersecting criminal plots. The energetic tone and vibrant London underworld scenarios make for a memorable and entertaining crime comedy.

When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice. RocknRolla is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 54m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.9 by 3,364 people. The movie made an estimated total of $25,740,863 in the box office.

The Gentlemen appears here thanks to its witty dialogue and intricately plotted tale of deception in the world of high-stakes crime. It delivers an engaging ride full of charismatic performances and sharp humor.

American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him. The Gentlemen is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 53m runtime, released in 2020 with an average rating of 7.7 by 6,737 people. The movie made an estimated total of $115,171,795 in the box office.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang captivates through its offbeat tone and the way it subverts crime genre conventions. The interplay between mystery, dark comedy, and rapid-fire banter makes it highly entertaining.

A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role... Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 43m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 7.2 by 3,061 people. The movie made an estimated total of $15,785,148 in the box office.

Pulp Fiction is recommended for its groundbreaking narrative structure that interlinks multiple crime stories with humor and suspense. Its iconic characters and bold style have made it a classic.

A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time. Pulp Fiction is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 34m runtime, released in 1994 with an average rating of 8.5 by 30,568 people. The movie made an estimated total of $213,928,762 in the box office.

Trainspotting earns a spot for its raw energy and depiction of unconventional characters navigating chaotic situations. The film’s striking visuals and biting humor set it apart as a truly immersive experience.

Heroin addict Mark Renton stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends --Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud and Tommy. He also has an underage girlfriend, Diane, along for the ride. After cleaning up and moving from Edinburgh to London, Mark finds he can't escape the life he left behind as Begbie and Sick Boy come knocking. Trainspotting is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 1996 with an average rating of 8.0 by 10,520 people. The movie made an estimated total of $71,981,823 in the box office.

Go is included for its adrenaline-fueled narrative and clever intersection of several storylines in the world of petty crime. The film’s brisk pacing and engaging ensemble keep viewers on their toes.

A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events. Go is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 7.0 by 836 people. The movie made an estimated total of $28,451,622 in the box office.

Smokin' Aces lands here for its wild ensemble of criminals drawn together by a high-stakes bounty. Its frenetic action and unpredictable plotting offer an exhilarating and unconventional crime tale.

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing. Smokin' Aces is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 49m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 6.5 by 1,862 people. The movie made an estimated total of $57,103,895 in the box office.

Sexy Beast stands out thanks to its intense character study set within a criminal backdrop. The film’s psychological tension and striking performances give it a darkly gripping edge.

Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job. Sexy Beast is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 29m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 7.0 by 915 people.

The Big Lebowski secures its place by weaving confusion, humor, and quirky crime into a unique narrative. Its unforgettable characters and laid-back absurdity make it endlessly rewatchable.

Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink White Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money. The Big Lebowski is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 57m runtime, released in 1998 with an average rating of 7.8 by 12,344 people. The movie made an estimated total of $47,010,480 in the box office.

The Boondock Saints is included due to its stylized depiction of vigilante justice and unconventional lawbreakers. The film’s cult following owes much to its bold action sequences and daring tone.

Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail. The Boondock Saints is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 48m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 7.3 by 2,744 people. The movie made an estimated total of $38,256 in the box office.

Get Shorty makes the list for its satirical look at crime intersecting with show business. Its clever script and charismatic performances create a lighthearted yet sharply entertaining crime comedy.

Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent to L.A. to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different. Get Shorty is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 1995 with an average rating of 6.5 by 1,234 people. The movie made an estimated total of $115,101,622 in the box office.

American Animals appears due to its unique approach to portraying real-life heist plans gone awry. The blend of docudrama style and youthful ambition lends a fresh perspective to the crime genre.

Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States. American Animals is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 57m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 6.7 by 1,231 people. The movie made an estimated total of $2,847,319 in the box office.

Dog Eat Dog is featured because of its raw, unpredictable exploration of desperate criminals. The film’s edgy tone and offbeat character dynamics make it a singular entry in the world of crime stories.

Carved from a lifetime of experience that runs the gamut from incarceration to liberation, Dog Eat Dog is the story of three men who are all out of prison and now have the task of adapting themselves to civilian life. Dog Eat Dog is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 5.1 by 390 people. The movie made an estimated total of $184,404 in the box office.

The Nice Guys earns a spot through its inventive buddy dynamic set against a crime investigation bursting with comedic misadventures. The film’s witty dialogue and retro setting create a fun, lively atmosphere.

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy. The Nice Guys is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 56m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 7.1 by 8,791 people. The movie made an estimated total of $71,261,763 in the box office.

Burn After Reading finds relevance here by diving into the world of inept schemers whose actions spiral wildly out of control. Its satirical tone and ensemble cast offer a sharply observed, darkly comic experience.

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit. Burn After Reading is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 36m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.7 by 5,326 people. The movie made an estimated total of $163,700,000 in the box office.

Intermission joins this list for its interlocking stories involving eccentric Dubliners entangled in crime and misfortune. The film stands out by balancing grit and quirky humor throughout its mosaic narrative.

A raucous story of the interweaving lives and loves of small-town delinquents, shady cops, pretty good girls and very bad boys. With Irish guts and grit, lives collide, preconceptions shatter and romance is tested to the extreme. An ill-timed and poorly executed couple's break-up sets off a chain of events affecting everyone in town. Intermission is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 2003 with an average rating of 6.2 by 172 people. The movie made an estimated total of $4,856,298 in the box office.

Lucky Number Slevin is highlighted for its clever plot twists and the way it weaves multiple storylines into a high-stakes crime setting. The film’s stylish delivery and smart script make for a compelling watch.

Slevin is mistakenly put in the middle of a personal war between the city’s biggest criminal bosses. Under constant watch, Slevin must try not to get killed by an infamous assassin and come up with an idea of how to get out of his current dilemma. Lucky Number Slevin is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 7.5 by 4,547 people. The movie made an estimated total of $56,300,000 in the box office.

11:14 is included because of its inventive nonlinear storytelling, unraveling the results of criminal accidents and misjudgments from varied perspectives. This structure keeps audiences guessing until its surprising conclusion.

Tells the seemingly random yet vitally connected story of a set of incidents that all converge one evening at 11:14pm. The story follows the chain of events of five different characters and five different storylines that all converge to tell the story of murder and deceit. 11:14 is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2004 with an average rating of 6.8 by 971 people.

The Guard secures its place for its eccentric protagonist and dry comedic approach to small-town crime. The film’s witty exchanges and Irish setting contribute to its unique appeal.

When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang. The Guard is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 36m runtime, released in 2011 with an average rating of 7.0 by 1,429 people. The movie made an estimated total of $19,560,274 in the box office.

True Romance is recommended for its fast-paced escapade through a criminal underworld, driven by unlikely lovers. The film’s blend of intensity and offbeat romance ensures it stands out in the crime genre.

Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it. True Romance is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 1m runtime, released in 1993 with an average rating of 7.5 by 3,124 people. The movie made an estimated total of $12,600,000 in the box office.

City of Tiny Lights finds a spot here thanks to its noir-inspired investigation set in London’s urban sprawl, emphasizing atmosphere and intrigue throughout its modern crime narrative.

In the teeming, multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, a seemingly straightforward missing-person case launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue. City of Tiny Lights is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 5.2 by 87 people.

Heist is featured for showcasing master criminals executing intricate plans under mounting pressure. Its precise plotting and high-tension scenarios make for a gripping, puzzle-like crime story.

Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman, reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane, and their utility man, Pinky Pincus, find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job. Heist is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 6.3 by 632 people. The movie made an estimated total of $28,500,000 in the box office.

Revolver is present due to its psychological approach to organized crime and manipulation. The film's unusual narrative style challenges viewers and adds a philosophical twist to the genre.

Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he's a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he's the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life. Revolver is a movie from France in English, with a total 1h 51m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 6.4 by 1,578 people. The movie made an estimated total of $7,164,778 in the box office.

Big Nothing earns its recommendation through its darkly comic take on small-town crime spiraling out of control. The blend of awkward situations and escalating stakes keeps the story engaging and surprising.

A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme. Big Nothing is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 6.5 by 487 people.

Hard Eight is included for its minimalist exploration of morally ambiguous characters living by their own codes within a world of gambling and crime. The film’s restrained drama and sharp dialogue are quietly compelling.

A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular. Hard Eight is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 1997 with an average rating of 6.8 by 998 people. The movie made an estimated total of $222,559 in the box office.

Small Crimes appears here for its portrayal of a disgraced former cop dealing with the dangerous ripple effects of his choices. The film’s look at personal redemption amid criminal chaos adds depth to the list.

A disgraced former cop, fresh off a six-year prison sentence for attempted murder, returns home looking for redemption but winds up trapped in the mess he left behind. Small Crimes is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 5.4 by 294 people.

The Brothers Bloom is highlighted thanks to its whimsical take on the art of the con, featuring globe-trotting adventures and clever schemes. The film’s playfulness distinguishes it from typical crime stories.

The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job – showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world. The Brothers Bloom is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 54m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.6 by 717 people. The movie made an estimated total of $5,530,764 in the box office.

Shoot 'Em Up earns its place for turning high-octane violence into an almost absurd, over-the-top crime thriller. The relentless action and stylized approach offer a jolt of adrenaline.

A man named Mr. Smith delivers a woman's baby during a shootout, and is then called upon to protect the newborn from the army of gunmen. Shoot 'Em Up is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 6.5 by 2,141 people. The movie made an estimated total of $26,800,000 in the box office.

You Were Never Really Here is featured for its stark, atmospheric plunge into violent underworlds through a troubled protagonist. The film’s haunting tone and minimalist storytelling leave a lasting impression.

A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered—leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening. You Were Never Really Here is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 29m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 6.5 by 3,086 people. The movie made an estimated total of $9,400,000 in the box office.

Filth makes the list with its darkly funny, psychologically intense portrait of a morally decaying police officer. Its provocative approach ensures a distinct experience within crime cinema.

A bigoted junkie cop suffering from borderline personality disorder and drug addiction manipulates and hallucinates his way in a bid to secure promotion. Filth is a movie from Germany in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 6.8 by 1,939 people. The movie made an estimated total of $9,114,264 in the box office.

Dom Hemingway fits for its rowdy, character-driven story about a volatile ex-con’s attempts to reclaim his life. The film’s brash style and unpredictable lead performance set it apart.

After spending 12 years in prison for keeping his mouth shut, notorious safe-cracker Dom Hemingway is back on the streets of London looking to collect what he's owed. Dom Hemingway is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 5.8 by 551 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,300,000 in the box office.

The Asphalt Jungle claims its spot as an early, influential look at a meticulously planned heist unraveling under pressure. Its classic noir tension and stark atmosphere shaped the DNA of many crime films to follow.

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist. The Asphalt Jungle is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 53m runtime, released in 1950 with an average rating of 7.5 by 542 people.