10 Best R-Rated Gangster Movies, Ranked

Hollywood has often been interested in gangstersbecause there is something appealing about mafia culture that sets it apart from other works within the crime genre. The Golden Age of Hollywood produced many classic gangster films, but they were often limited by the restrictions placed on content as set forth by the Hays Code. Once the MPAA developed a rating system that allowed for more explicit content, R-rated gangster films were able to push the boundaries of the genre by pushing audiences beyond their comfort level.