20 Movies Like Matchstick Men

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The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars. 10 wins & 81 nominations total
Writer: Patricia Highsmith, Anthony Minghella
Actors: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
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“The Talented Mr. Ripley” is a psychological thriller film about a young man named Tom Ripley who becomes obsessed with the luxurious lifestyle of a wealthy acquaintance. As he infiltrates their lives, he resorts to deceit, manipulation, and even murder to maintain his charade.

Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 141 min
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 46 nominations total
Writer: Frank Abagnale Jr., Stan Redding, Jeff Nathanson
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken
Language: English, French
Country: United States, Canada
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“Catch Me If You Can” is a biographical crime film based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young con artist who successfully assumes various identities and commits fraud while being pursued by an FBI agent determined to bring him to justice.”

The Sting

The Sting
The Sting
Internet Movie Database: 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: Won 7 Oscars. 18 wins & 6 nominations total
Writer: David S. Ward
Actors: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Sting” is a classic American crime film set in the 1930s. It follows two con men who seek revenge on a powerful mob boss by orchestrating an elaborate and intricate long con.

The Grifters

The Grifters
The Grifters
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 10 wins & 21 nominations total
Writer: Jim Thompson, Donald E. Westlake
Actors: Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada
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“The Grifters” is a neo-noir crime film that follows the lives of three con artists, a mother, her estranged son, and his girlfriend, as they navigate a world of deception, betrayal, and dangerous schemes. As their paths intertwine, they must confront their own personal demons and make choices that could ultimately lead to their downfall.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning
Actors: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly
Language: English, French, German
Country: United States
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“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is a comedy film about two con artists, one sophisticated and the other a small-time hustler, who compete to swindle a wealthy woman out of her fortune on the French Riviera. As they engage in a hilarious battle of wits, their schemes and deceptions lead to unexpected twists and turns.

American Hustle

American Hustle
American Hustle
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 10 Oscars. 70 wins & 227 nominations total
Writer: Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell
Actors: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper
Language: English, Arabic
Country: United States, China
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“American Hustle” is a crime comedy-drama film that follows two con artists who are forced to work with an FBI agent to uncover political corruption in 1970s New Jersey. As they navigate a web of deceit and power, their loyalties and identities are tested, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals.

Ocean’s Eleven

Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Awards: 4 wins & 20 nominations
Writer: George Clayton Johnson, Jack Golden Russell, Harry Brown
Actors: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
Language: English, Italian, Mandarin
Country: United States
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Ocean’s Eleven is a heist film about a group of eleven skilled criminals who plan and execute a daring robbery of three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. Led by Danny Ocean, they aim to steal millions of dollars while outsmarting the casino’s tight security and evading capture.

Confidence

Confidence
Confidence
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Awards: N/A
Writer: Doug Jung
Actors: Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada, Germany
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“Confidence” is a crime thriller film about a group of con artists who plan an elaborate scheme to swindle a powerful and dangerous mob boss. As they execute their plan, they must navigate through a web of deception, betrayal, and unexpected twists to stay one step ahead of their ruthless target.

Now You See Me

Now You See Me
Now You See Me
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 50%
Metacritic: 50/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Ed Solomon, Boaz Yakin, Edward Ricourt
Actors: Jesse Eisenberg, Common, Mark Ruffalo
Language: English, French
Country: United States, France
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“Now You See Me” is a thrilling heist film about a group of illusionists called the Four Horsemen who perform daring robberies during their performances and distribute the stolen money to their audiences. As an FBI agent and an Interpol detective race against time to catch them, the line between illusion and reality becomes blurred.

The Brothers Bloom

The Brothers Bloom
The Brothers Bloom
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: 3 nominations
Writer: Rian Johnson
Actors: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo
Language: English, French, Czech, Japanese
Country: United States
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“The Brothers Bloom” is a comedic drama about two con artist brothers who orchestrate elaborate schemes to swindle wealthy individuals, but their latest target proves to be more complicated than expected, leading them on a wild adventure filled with love, betrayal, and unexpected twists.

Focus

Focus
Focus
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Metacritic: 56/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Awards: 3 nominations
Writer: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Actors: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Argentina
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“Focus” is a romantic crime comedy film that follows a seasoned con artist who takes a young woman under his wing, but their relationship becomes complicated when they develop feelings for each other and face unexpected challenges in their high-stakes world of deception and deceit.

The Spanish Prisoner

The Spanish Prisoner
The Spanish Prisoner
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 3 nominations
Writer: David Mamet
Actors: Steve Martin, Ben Gazzara, Campbell Scott
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Spanish Prisoner” is a psychological thriller film about a man who becomes embroiled in a complex con game involving a mysterious invention, betrayal, and deception. As he tries to navigate the treacherous world around him, he must determine who to trust and unravel the truth before it’s too late.

Match Point

Match Point
Match Point
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 72/100
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Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 32 nominations total
Writer: Woody Allen
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emily Mortimer
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Luxembourg
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“Match Point” is a psychological thriller directed by Woody Allen. The film follows a former tennis player who becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit, love, and betrayal when he enters into an affair with his wealthy friend’s fiancée.

The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 37 wins & 17 nominations total
Writer: Christopher McQuarrie
Actors: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri
Language: English, Hungarian, Spanish, French
Country: United States, Germany
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“The Usual Suspects” is a crime thriller film about a group of criminals who are brought together for a job, only to find themselves caught up in a web of deception and mystery surrounding the legendary criminal mastermind, Keyser Söze. As the plot unfolds, a sole survivor is interrogated by the police, leading to a shocking revelation that changes everything.

Nine Queens

Nine Queens
Nine Queens
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 22 wins & 8 nominations
Writer: Fabián Bielinsky
Actors: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Graciela Tenenbaum
Language: Spanish
Country: Argentina
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“Nine Queens” is a Argentine heist film about two con artists who team up to sell a counterfeit stamp but find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and double-crossing during a high-stakes negotiation. The movie explores themes of trust, manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and illusion in the world of con artistry.

Gambit

Gambit
Gambit
Internet Movie Database: 5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 18%
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Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Sidney Carroll
Actors: Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz, Alan Rickman
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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The Gambit movie is about a skilled mutant thief named Remy LeBeau, also known as Gambit, who must use his abilities to save his kidnapped love interest and prevent a dangerous weapon from falling into the wrong hands.

House of Games

House of Games
House of Games
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 78/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Awards: 6 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: David Mamet, Jonathan Katz
Actors: Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum
Language: English, Latin
Country: United States
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“House of Games” is a psychological thriller film about a psychiatrist who becomes entangled in a world of con artists and high-stakes gambling after being seduced by a charismatic swindler. As she delves deeper into the underground world, she must navigate a web of deception and manipulation to outsmart her adversaries and protect herself.

Shade

Shade
Shade
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 40/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Awards: N/A
Writer: Damian Nieman
Actors: Joe Nicolo, Carl Mazzocone Sr., George Tovar
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Shade movie is a supernatural horror film about a young woman who discovers a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows of her new home, leading to a terrifying battle for survival as she tries to uncover its dark secrets.

The Big Con

The Big Con
The Big Con
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
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Runtime: 80 min
Genre: Adult, Comedy
Awards: N/A
Writer: Pat O'Neil
Actors: Jennifer Jordan, Harding Harrison, Eric Edwards
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Big Con” is a crime comedy film about a group of small-time criminals who come together to pull off a daring heist at a high-stakes poker game. As they navigate through various obstacles and unexpected twists, they must outsmart both the casino security and their own personal differences to secure their big payday.

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers
The Ladykillers
Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Metacritic: 56/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 6 wins & 4 nominations
Writer: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, William Rose
Actors: Tom Hanks, Marlon Wayans, Irma P. Hall
Language: English, Vietnamese
Country: United States
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“The Ladykillers” is a dark comedy film about a group of eccentric criminals who pose as musicians while planning a heist in a widow’s house, but their plans are foiled by the resourcefulness of the widow.

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