Johnny Depp’s Blow was an instant classic for fans of the genre. That’s why I put together this list of 10 movies like Blow that I’m sure you’ll enjoy if you too are a fan of Drug dealer related movies. I tried to leave out the usual suspects like Scarface, though I did include New Jack City. But overall, I think you’ll find a few hidden gems in this list whether you’ve seen them before or not. Hopefully you’ll see a few that you haven’t had a chance to check out yet and I will help you escape boredom one night with one of these.
Either way check out the list below, read the brief Synopsis, and check out the trailers to see if you’d like to watch the whole movie. Also check out our free movie of the day section as we update with links to free movies you can watch from various sources. Then please remember to bookmark, share, and come back here for more movies and entertainment at The Unlmited.
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Sugar Hill (1994)
Synopsis: The film revolves around the life of two brothers, Romello and Raynathan Skuggs, who rise through the ranks of the Harlem drug world. As Romello contemplates leaving the drug trade, he faces challenges from his family and enemies.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Michael Wright, Theresa Randle.
Watch on: Amazon Video
American Gangster (2007)
Synopsis: Based on a true story, the film follows the rise and fall of Frank Lucas, a drug lord in Harlem during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He smuggled heroin into the U.S. using the coffins of dead American soldiers.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Watch on: Amazon Video
New Jack City (1991)
Synopsis: Nino Brown, a small-time drug dealer, aspires to take over the drug trade in New York. With the help of his gang, he succeeds but soon faces challenges from law enforcement and internal betrayals.
This movie also made our list for best black 90s movies of all time.
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne.
Watch on: Amazon Video
Paid in Full (2002)
Synopsis: Set in Harlem during the 1980s, the story follows Ace, a young man who gets involved in the drug trade. As he rises to power, he faces challenges from his friends, enemies, and his own moral compass.
Starring: Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer, Cam’ron.
Watch on: Amazon Video
King of New York (1990)
Synopsis: Frank White, a drug lord, is released from prison and seeks to reclaim his empire. However, his methods and ambition put him at odds with both rival gangs and the police.
Starring: Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne & Wesley Snipes.
Watch on: Amazon Video
Blue Hill Avenue (2001)
Synopsis: Four childhood friends from Boston drift into a life of crime. As they rise in the city’s underworld, their loyalties are tested, leading to tragic consequences.
Starring: Allen Payne, Angelle Brooks, Michael Taliferro.
Watch on: Amazon Video
Deep Cover (1992)
Synopsis: An undercover cop delves deep into the Los Angeles drug scene and finds himself questioning his own morals as the lines between right and wrong blur.
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum, Charles Martin Smith.
Watch on: Amazon Video
Empire (2002)
Synopsis: Victor Rosa, a successful drug dealer in the South Bronx, dreams of starting fresh and leaving his criminal past behind. However, when he enters the world of high-stakes investment, he realizes that the game is just as dangerous.
Starring: John Leguizamo, Peter Sarsgaard, Denise Richards.
Watch on: Amazon Video
Shottas (2002)
Synopsis: Two young men from Kingston, Jamaica, embark on a journey in the criminal underworld, first in their home country and then in Miami, facing challenges and betrayals along the way.
Starring: Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Louie Rankin.
Watch on: Amazon Video
