Goodfellas (1990)

Considered a cinematic masterpiece, this iconic Martin Scorsese film chronicles the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a member of the mob who ends up as an FBI informant. As a child, Henry becomes fascinated with the gangsters in his neighborhood and as the years go by he rises through their ranks gaining the trust of the bosses. Henry's ties with his buddies Jimmy and Tommy deepens as they come to share crimes and a rich and privileged lifestyle. Nominated for 6 Oscars, the film set a tone and style that has been widely embraced ever since.