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Con Artist Crime movies

Long cons and layered deception: identity games, elaborate scams, and constant risk of exposure.

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

1. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Action Comedy Crime Thriller Buddy Action
6.1
20211h 57min

Overview

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid. As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Loyalty under pressure, Crime and improvisation, Deception in partnerships, Dangerous alliances, Threat to infrastructure

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Amazon Video
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Cruella

2. Cruella

Comedy Crime Adventure Dark Comedy Con Artist Crime
7.3
20212h 14min

Overview

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Deception through disguise, Fashion as power, Rivalry and ambition, Spectacle and reputation

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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I Care a Lot

3. I Care a Lot

Crime Thriller Drama Comedy Con Artist Crime
6.4
20211h 59min

Overview

A court-appointed legal guardian defrauds her older clients and traps them under her care. But her latest mark comes with some unexpected baggage.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Elder guardianship abuse, Late-stage capitalism, Financial predation, Social critique of care systems

Available on

Netflix
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Breaking News in Yuba County

4. Breaking News in Yuba County

Comedy Drama Crime Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8
20211h 36min

Overview

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

Themes

"movie: breaking news in yuba county. genres: comedy, Drama, Crime, Comedy, Drama, Crime main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the lengths to which individuals will go for validation and attention, Revealing the darker sides of human nature when faced with desperation. it raises questions about morality and the consequences of deceit in a society that often glorifies sensationalism."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Comeback Trail

5. The Comeback Trail

Comedy Crime Satire Con Artist Crime
5.7
20201h 44min

Overview

Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.

Themes

"movie: the comeback trail. genres: comedy, Crime, Comedy, Crime main themes: insurance fraud, Mafia, Debt, Insurance fraud, Mafia, Debt full keywords list: insurance fraud, Mafia, Debt, Aging actor, Money problems, Movie producer. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths to which individuals will go to escape their failures and the moral ambiguity of the entertainment industry. it presents a commentary on redemption and the transformative power of creativity, Even in the face of unethical choices."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Kajillionaire

6. Kajillionaire

Crime Drama Comedy Con Artist Crime Parody
6.4
20201h 45min

Overview

Two con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.

Themes

Dysfunctional family dynamics, Parental control and autonomy, Emotional distance and longing, Seeking belonging amid manipulation, Economic precarity and theft, Deception and scams

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Good Liar

7. The Good Liar

Crime Con Artist Crime
6.7
20191h 49min

Overview

Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.

Themes

Financial exploitation, Aging con artist, Con artist, Confidence trick, Trust vs deception in relationships

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Laundromat

8. The Laundromat

Crime Drama Comedy Con Artist Crime Legal Drama
6.3
20191h 36min

Overview

When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.

Themes

Wealth manipulation and fraud, Corporate shell structures, Offshore finance ethics, Accountability gaps in regulation, Victims seeking restitution, Power through money

Available on

Netflix
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The Hustle

9. The Hustle

Comedy Crime Satire Con Artist Crime
5.5
20191h 34min

Overview

Two female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, compete to swindle a naïve tech prodigy out of his fortune. A remake of the 1988 comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels."

Themes

"movie: the hustle. genres: comedy, Crime, Comedy, Crime main themes: bet, Competition, Affectation, Bet, Competition, Affectation full keywords list: bet, Competition, Affectation, Con artist, Swindler, Remake, Aftercreditsstinger, Con woman, Candid, Satirical, Appreciative, Awestruck, Celebratory, Cheerful, Cliché, Enthusiastic, Euphoric, Mocking, Optimistic. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of trust and betrayal in relationships, Highlighting how love can complicate even the most calculated schemes. it also critiques the superficiality of wealth and status, Suggesting that true connection transcends material gain."

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

10. Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Drama Crime Comedy History Con Artist Crime
7.1
20181h 46min

Overview

When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

Themes

Economic precarity, Risk and consequence, Gendered power dynamics, Forgery and authenticity, Deception ethics, Reputation vs reality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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