Best Dominican crime movies
A curated collection of popular crime movies from Dominican Republic.
Breathless (2021)
Breathless (2021)
In the DR, hardened cop Manolo tries to take down an infamous drug cartel; meanwhile, his daughter has fallen in love with Lorenzo, a construction worker who's unwittingly gotten embroiled in the drug cartel's dealings.
Woodpeckers (2017)
Woodpeckers (2017)
Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.
Mofle (2022)
Mofle (2022)
After the accidental death of his opponent in a clandestine motorcycle race, Jimmy is left indebted and threatened by Milito, his town's gang leader. With an ultimatum over the fate of his daughter, Jimmy will do whatever it takes to solve this problem.
339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime (2014)
339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime (2014)
Based on a real story, this Dominican drama is an intriguing account of the murder of Amin Abel Hasbun, a brilliant student leader in the Dominican Republic accused of kidnapping US Embassy official, J. Crowley. Hasbun was one of many young leftists fighting against the government of Dr. Joaquin Balaguer, who favored a repressive regime.
El Rey de Najayo (2012)
El Rey de Najayo (2012)
The dramatic story of Julian, a Dominican drug lord who despite his confinement in prison, was still able to maintain Dominican society in a state of suspense, for over 13 years. At the early age of 12, he witnessed the death of his father at the hands of local military authorities, during a well-meant attempt to hand-over a package of drugs he had incidentally found at sea while fishing. As a result of this experience, Julian develops a thirst for revenge that leads him to kill all those involved in his father's death. In the process he becomes a major drug lord and a very powerful headman within Dominican society.
El circulo vicioso (2003)
El circulo vicioso (2003)
Mellizo is betrayed twice by Ingeniero, his former gang partner, who makes him land in jail. When Mellizo is released, he plans revenge against his ex-best friend.
