🏷 Discover The Best Irishman Movies & TV Shows To Watch Today
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Dive into the world of Irishman with our curated selection of the best movies and TV shows that complement its gripping narrative. Whether you're a fan of Scorsese’s masterpiece or exploring Irish-American mob stories for the first time, this guide highlights must-watch films and series that echo its themes of loyalty, betrayal, and aging in the criminal underworld. From classic crime dramas to modern epics, find your next obsession here.
Story: The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
Story: 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.
Story: Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as the ship’s doctor. Hoping to escape the horrors of his past, Sumner finds himself on an ill-fated journey with a murderous psychopath. In search of redemption, his story becomes a harsh struggle for survival in the Arctic wasteland.
The Irishman (2019), directed by Martin Scorsese, is a cinematic triumph that blends historical drama with crime fiction. Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, this Netflix original film explores the life of Frank Sheeran, a truck driver turned hitman with ties to the Bufalino crime family and the Teamsters union. Its themes of regret, time, and loyalty resonate deeply, making it a must-watch for fans of Goodfellas and The Godfather.
To fully appreciate The Irishman, pair it with these essential films and series that share its tone, history, or crime-drama intensity:
Goodfellas (1990) – Another Scorsese classic, this time with Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci. It’s a faster-paced but equally brutal look at mob life.
The Departed (2006) – A gritty Boston-set crime thriller directed by Scorsese, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson.
Gangs of New York (2002) – Also directed by Scorsese, this epic historical drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis in a violent tale of 19th-century NYC.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014) – An HBO series created by Terence Winter, offering a deep dive into Prohibition-era organized crime with Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson.
Modern Crime Dramas with Irishman-Like Depth
If you loved the psychological complexity of The Irishman, these contemporary crime dramas will keep you hooked:
The Sopranos (1999–2007) – David Chase’s HBO masterpiece about mob boss Tony Soprano remains the gold standard for character-driven crime storytelling.
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022) – A British period crime drama set in post-WWI Birmingham, starring Cillian Murphy as the ruthless Tommy Shelby.
Ozark (2017–2022) – A tense Netflix series about a financial planner laundering money for a drug cartel, with Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
Snowfall (2017–2023) – A gripping FX series about the crack epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles, exploring the rise of drug kingpin Ricky Ross.
Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Films Inspired by Irishman
For those who want to explore beyond the mainstream, these underrated films and shows offer similar themes of crime, aging, and redemption:
Underrated Crime Dramas
These films may not have the same star power as The Irishman, but they deliver raw, authentic storytelling:
The Funeral (1996) – A darkly comedic crime drama directed by Abel Ferrara, starring Christopher Walken and Chris Penn.
A Prophet (2009) – A French prison crime film about a young Arab man rising through the ranks of the Corsican mafia.
The Drop (2014) – A slow-burn crime thriller starring Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini, based on a Dennis Lehane story.
Irish-Themed Media Worth Exploring
Since The Irishman touches on Irish-American identity, these titles add cultural context:
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) – A darkly comedic drama about friendship and isolation on a remote Irish island, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
In the Name of the Father (1993) – A true-story legal drama about the Guildford Four, directed by Jim Sheridan.
Derry Girls (2018–2022) – A hilarious coming-of-age sitcom set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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