Phil Roberts 
Keep the British Gangster crime drama going after “All the Devils Are Here,” with six classics from the London gangland.
With Barnaby Roper’s fantastic British crime caper, All the Devils Are Here, now available to own, we have compiled a list of six gun-toting crime classics to keep the party going. Roper has crafted a rare gem that is a perfectly gritty, well-layered, and brutal slice of British Gangster drama, and with glowing performances from Eddie Marsan and Burn Gorman, the film is a triumph. So, to keep you in the mood, here is our carefully curated hit list of movies to watch once the film’s finale sinks in.
GANGSTER CLASSICS
SNATCH
Snatch (2000) delivers the same energy and wit that run through All The Devils Are Here. Its fast pace, sharp humor, and collection of unforgettable characters create a chaotic world where everything feels uncertain. Just like in All The Devils Are Here, the story is full of sudden twists, and danger comes from both foolish mistakes and calculated moves.
LOCK, STOCK, AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) is another Guy Ritchie classic that speaks directly to All The Devils Are Here’s style. The film shows how a group of friends get dragged into a nightmare after a single mistake, which mirrors All The Devils Are Here’s focus on how small actions can trigger violent and life-changing results. Both films rely on strong dialogue, unpredictable turns, and the constant sense that survival is never guaranteed.
LAYER CAKE
Layer Cake (2004) offers a more polished but equally brutal look at organized crime. It connects to ATDAH through its focus on ambition, power, and the hidden rules of the underworld. Both films ask the same question: can anyone really rise above crime, or does the system eventually destroy everyone who touches it? The stylish storytelling and sharp attention to character make it a natural companion to All The Devils Are Here.
LEGEND
Legend (2015) tells the story of the Kray twins, capturing the mix of loyalty, love, and betrayal that defines so many crime stories. In the same way, All The Devils Are Here looks at how close relationships — whether between friends, family, or lovers — are often the most dangerous part of the criminal world. Both films remind us that personal ties can be a strength but also the reason everything falls apart.
SEXY BEAST
Sexy Beast (2000) shares All The Devils Are Here’s mix of psychological tension and sudden violence. It focuses on a man who wants to escape crime but finds that his past refuses to let him go. This echoes All The Devils Are Here’s theme that crime is not only a physical danger but also a weight that follows its characters everywhere, no matter how much they try to leave it behind.
HARRY BROWN
Harry Brown (2009) presents a darker and more grounded view of crime. It looks at violence in everyday communities and the despair it leaves behind. Like All The Devils Are Here, it doesn’t shy away from showing the personal cost of living in a violent world. Both films strike a balance between action and emotion, making the audience feel the heavy toll of crime on real lives.
NOTABLE MENTIONS
After chatting with Barnaby Roper, it’s worth mentioning that the director cited The Great Train Robbery, The Krays, and Phil Collins’ Buster as direct influences on his creative process. Be sure to add these classics to your watchlist as well. But if you’re still in need of a fix or two after these gems of British cinema, look no further than Paramount+, which is currently streaming the new Sexy Beast series, as well as Tom Hardy’s sensational MobLand series.
CAST
All The Devils Are Here boasts an incredible ensemble cast including Sam Claflin, Eddie Marsan, Burn Gorman, Tienne Simon, Suki Waterhouse, and Rory Kinnear, and follows a group of London criminals. After a daring heist, the gang retreats to a secluded hideaway, but as the days drag on, tensions rise and control begins to slip away.
REVIEW
In my FOUR-STAR review of the film, I said: “All the Devils Are Here is a rare gem. The film is a wonderfully gritty, well-layered, and often brutal thriller. It thrusts its cast into an oppressive, psychological timepiece that deserves its acclaim. With sensational performances from Eddie Marsan and Burn Gorman, the film delivers a jarring trip to the English Countryside. Moreover, its gritty and sharp screenplay by Roper and his collaborator John Dover makes the film an excellent addition to the British Crime genre.” Read my review here.
RELEASE
All the Devils Are Here is now available to own digitally in the UK. The film is also available as a limited release in some cinemas in the United States.
Will you be checking out this new crime drama? Drop a comment in the chat below.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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What about Get Carter and The Long Good Friday??
They are both all time gangster classics.