Taxi Driver (1976): A gritty portrayal of urban alienation

Goodfellas (1990): A thrilling dive into mob life

Raging Bull (1980): The intense rise and fall of Jake LaMotta

The Irishman (2019): A sprawling saga of organized crime

The Departed (2006): A gripping cat-and-mouse crime thriller

Casino (1995): The turbulent world of Las Vegas casinos

Gangs of New York (2002): A historical epic of 19th-century New York

Mean Streets (1973): A raw look at crime and friendship

Shutter Island (2010): A psychological thriller with shocking twists

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): A wild ride through financial excess

Hugo (2011): A charming tribute to early cinema magic

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988): A controversial take on Christ's life