Can You Name the Gangster Movie From an Image?

By: Lauren Lubas
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Name the Gangster Movie From an Image?
Image: Paramount Pictures / The Coppola Company

About This Quiz

Gangster movies have so many things film fans are looking for: villains turned into heroes, wild shootouts and a clear understanding of how family works. We love to see people in power, even if we don't want to associate ourselves with that kind of power. We love to see them take pity on those around them, as long as they get something in return. Some of our favorite gangster movies are ones based on real-life situations, told by those who lived in the stories themselves. 

There is something mysterious yet inviting about a gangster movie because they provide entertainment without the danger of actually being in the dangerous situations we see.

While some may think the popularity of gangster films came along with "The Godfather" trilogy, the truth is, this genre has been around since 1912. Even in the silent era, people wanted to see the high-class gangsters shooting up the streets because they didn't get what they wanted or someone double-crossed them. 

Although we don't expect you to know every gangster movie that was ever released, we are definitely interested in how many you might remember. Don't worry, we won't add a fugazi to throw you off ... we have respect.

Scarface
Universal Pictures
Can you name this gangster movie starring Al Pacino?
"Scarface"
"The Italian Job"
"Black Mass"
"Legend"
Pulp Fiction
A Band Apart / Jersey Films
What is the name of this 1994 film that put Quentin Tarantino on the map?
"Reservoir Dogs"
"City of God"
"Pulp Fiction"
"The Untouchables"
The Godfather
Paramount Pictures / Alfran Productions
Do you recognize this film that shed a light on the mafia?
"The Godfather"
"American Gangster"
"Scarface"
"Donnie Brasco"

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Casino 1995
Syalis D.A. / Légende Entreprises / De Fina/Cappa
What is this Las Vegas-based film called?
"Leaving Las Vegas"
"Casino"
"Bright Lights Big City"
"A Bronx Tale"
Goodfellas
Warner Bros.
This film is told by Henry Hill, a mobster who turned on his friends. What is it called?
"Gangster Squad"
"Scarface"
"Goodfellas"
"Donnie Brasco"
A Bronx Tale
TriBeCa Productions
In which film do you see a young boy whose father wants him to stay away from mobsters down the street?
"Public Enemies"
"A Bronx Tale"
"Legend"
"Casino"

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Reservoir Dogs
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment / Live America Inc. / Dog Eat Dog Productions
This movie begins in the middle. Do you know what it's called?
"Jackie Brown"
"Reservoir Dogs"
"A Prophet"
"Rififi"
Bugsy
Mulholland Productions / Baltimore Pictures
Can you name this gangster movie starring Warren Beatty as Bugsy Siegel?
"Bugsy"
"Siegel"
"The Long Good Friday"
"Eastern Promises"
On the Waterfront
Horizon Pictures
Standing up to a corrupt Union leader is difficult for Marlon Brando in this classic gangster movie. Can you name it?
"On the Waterfront"
"The Godfather Part II"
"Apocalypse Now"
"Rudy Bond"

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The Untouchables
Paramount Pictures
Kevin Costner takes on Al Capone in which gangster film?
"Litle Caesar"
"The Untouchables"
"White Heat"
"A Bronx Tale"
The Godfather Part III
Paramount Pictures / Zoetrope Studios
Do you know the name of this popular sequel?
"The Godfather Part III"
"The Godfather Part II"
"The Favor"
"Donnie Brasco"
The Godfather II
Paramount Pictures / The Coppola Company
This was one of the most successful sequels of all time. Do you know what it's called?
"The Godfather Part III"
"The Godfather Part II"
"White Heat 2"
"Angels With Dirty Faces"

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Russell Crowe
Imagine Entertainment / Scott Free Productions / Relativity Media
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe star in this gangster movie. Can you name it?
"Gangs of New York"
"The Departed"
"Legend"
"American Gangster"
The Irishman
TriBeCa Productions / Sikelia Productions / Winkler Films
Can you name this 2019 Scorsese film about Jimmy Hoffa?
"Black Mass"
"American Gangster"
"The Irishman"
"Legend"
Donnie Brasco
Mandalay Entertainment / Baltimore Pictures / Mark Johnson Productions
Johnny Depp plays a jeweler in this film. Do you know what it's called?
"Public Enemies"
"Bonnie and Clyde"
"The Departed"
"Donnie Brasco"

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Bonnie and Clyde
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Do you recognize this movie that stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway?
"Carlito's Way"
"Scarface"
"Road to Perdition"
"Bonnie and Clyde"
"Boyz in the Hood"
Columbia Pictures
Do you know the name of this gangster movie that showed what life was really like for African Americans in the early 1990s?
"Boyz in the Hood"
"Legend"
"The Streets"
"Colors"
Gotti
Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films / Fiore Films / Highland Film Group
What is the name of this movie about a famous mob boss?
"Danin"
"Gotti"
"Portelli"
"Moxi"

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Carlito's Way
Epic Productions
He tries to get out but he can't. Do you know the name of this movie?
"Donnie Brasco"
"Goodfellas"
"Get Carter"
"Carlito's Way"
Road to Perdition
DreamWorks Pictures / 20th Century Fox / The Zanuck Company
Tom Hanks stars in which gangster movie?
"Elite Squad"
"Road to Perdition"
"Apollo 13"
"Reservoir Dogs"
The Usual Suspects
Bad Hat Harry Productions / Blue Parrot / Spelling Films International
A group of thieves is set up in this gangster movie. Can you name it?
"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
"The Departed"
"The Usual Suspects"
"The Boondock Saints"

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Mean Streets
Taplin-Perry-Scorsese Productions
You'll find Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel in this classic gangster movie. Can you name it?
"Ronin"
'Get Shorty"
"Mean Streets"
"The Godfather"
Public Enemies
Relativity Media / Forward Pass / Misher Films / TriBeCa Productions
What is the name of this gangster film starring Johnny Depp?
"Public Enemies"
"The Departed"
"True Romance"
"Gangster Squad"
"Once Upon a Time in America"
The Ladd Company / Embassy International Pictures / PSO Enterprises / Rafran Cinematografica
What is the name of this movie that includes a Jewish gangster?
"Bonnie and Clyde"
"Miller's Crossing"
"A Bronx Tale"
"Once Upon a Time in America"

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The Sting
Universal Pictures
Paul Newman and Robert Redford take the screen in this film. What is the name of it?
"What Doesn't Kill You"
"Cop Land"
"The Sting"
"Miller's Crossing"
Blow 2001
New Line Cinema
Can you name this movie that documents the boost in drug use in the 1970s?
"More"
"Requiem For a Dream"
"Colors"
"Blow"
The Departed
Plan B Entertainment / Initial Entertainment / Group Vertigo Entertainment / Media Asia Films
Do you recognize this movie with Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio?
"The Departed"
"Public Enemies"
"Eastern Promises"
"King of New York"

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New Jack City
Warner Bros. Pictures
A wild detective goes up against a crime lord in which 1991 gangster film?
"Jumping Jack Flash"
"New Jack City"
"Racketteer"
"White Heat"
Lucky Number Slevin
The Weinstein Company / Ascendant Pictures / Capitol Films / The Complex Studio / FilmEngine / VIP 4
A man vows to take down two gangsters in which movie?
"Carlito's Way"
"Edison's Telling"
"Lucky Number Slevin"
"Road to Perdition"
Miller's Crossing
20th Century Fox
What is the name of this movie that was written and directed by the Coen brothers?
"The Big Lebowski"
"Angels with Dirty Faces"
"Miller's Crossing"
"O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

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The Killing
Harris-Kubrick Pictures Corporation
Do you know the name of this movie about a career criminal and a sharp shooter?
"Snatch"
"Once Upon a Time in America"
"The Killing"
"The French Connection"
Gangster Squad
Village Roadshow Pictures
Sean Penn plays Mickey Cohen in which 2013 gangster film?
"Once Upon a Time in America"
"A Bronx Tale"
"The Godfather Part III"
"Gangster Squad"
State of Grace
Orion Pictures
In which gangster movie does Sean Penn go toe-to-toe with Ed Harris?
"State of Grace"
"What Doesn't Kill You"
"Road to Perdition"
"Broken City"

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"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
HandMade Films / SKA Films / The Steve Tisch Company / Summit Entertainment / Columbia / TriStar Pictures
This movie may be hard to follow but do you recognize it?
"Snatch"
"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
"Hooch"
"Wedge"
White Heat
Warner Bros.
What is the name of this 1949 movie about gang leader Cody Jarrett?
"Menace II Society"
"Boyz in the Hood"
"White Heat"
"A Dirty Carnival"
Broken City
Regency Enterprises/ Emmett/Furla Films / Inferno Distribution / Black Bear Pictures / New Regency / Closest to the Hole Productions / Leverage Entertainment / Allen Hughes Productions / 1984 Private Defense Contractors / Envision Entertainment
Do you recognize this movie that stars Russell Crow and Mark Wahlberg?
"America Rising"
"American Gangster"
"Officially Broken"
"Broken City"

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We Own the Night
2929 Productions
Russian mafia hitmen are after characters in which film starring Joaquin Phoenix?
"We Own the Night"
"He's Got Guts"
"Alpha Dog"
"Cop Land"
Live by Night
RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Appian Way Productions / Pearl Street Films
Can you name this Prohibition movie that stars Ben Affleck?
"Bonnie and Clyde"
"Live by Night"
"Broken City"
"Reindeer Games"
In Bruges
Blueprint Pictures / Film4 Productions / Focus Features / Scion Films
This movie is about what happens when hitmen take a break. Can you name it?
"Rush Hour"
"Goodfellas"
"Run All Night"
"In Bruges"

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What Doesn't Kill You
Battleplan Productions / Cold Spring Pictures / The Montecito Picture Company / Bob Yari Productions / Alphaville Films
Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawke work for the South Boston mob in which film?
"What Doesn't Kill You"
"Stronger"
"Run All Night"
"The Kitchen"