This action-packed remake follows a team of professional thieves who plan to steal gold from a heavily guarded safe in Venice, but are double-crossed and left for dead. They regroup in Los Angeles to plan an elaborate scheme to steal the gold back.

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Seth Green, and Donald Sutherland, the film is known for its impressive Mini Cooper chase sequences through the streets of Los Angeles. While it involves intricate planning and execution, it leans more towards a traditional heist film focused on breaking and entering rather than the psychological manipulation typical of a 'scam'.

The Italian Job is a fun, popcorn action movie with a clever premise about getting revenge through a meticulously planned operation. It's a thrilling ride, even if the 'scam' element is secondary to the high-octane theft and chase sequences.

This stylish remake stars Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown, a billionaire businessman who steals a priceless painting from a New York museum just for the thrill of it. Rene Russo plays the insurance investigator tasked with catching him. Their cat-and-mouse game quickly develops into a seductive battle of wits.

While more of a heist film than a pure scam movie focused on deceiving individuals for money, Crown's methods involve elaborate planning and misdirection on a grand scale. The film is known for its sophistication, beautiful locations, and the undeniable chemistry between the two leads.

The chess game scene is particularly iconic, symbolizing the strategic battle between Crown and the investigator. The Thomas Crown Affair is a slick, romantic thriller that makes elaborate theft look incredibly cool.

Now You See Me brings a unique twist to the heist/scam genre by incorporating stage magic. A group of four illusionists, calling themselves 'The Four Horsemen', pull off seemingly impossible heists during their performances, showering the audience with money stolen from a corrupt businessman.

The film features an impressive cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Mark Ruffalo, and Morgan Freeman. The magic tricks and heists are elaborate and visually impressive, often blurring the line between illusion and reality.

While sometimes stretching the limits of believability, Now You See Me is a fun and fast-paced puzzle box of a movie, constantly trying to stay one step ahead of both the FBI pursuing the magicians and the audience trying to figure out how the tricks are done. It's a modern take on the elaborate scheme film, using misdirection on a grand scale.

Martin Scorsese directs this wild, excessive, and darkly comedic look at the rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers an electrifying, Oscar-nominated performance as Belfort, who built a fortune through fraudulent stock sales and corporate corruption.

While perhaps more focused on financial fraud than traditional street scams, the core of The Wolf of Wall Street is still about elaborate deception and manipulation on a grand scale. The film pulls no punches in depicting the debauchery and reckless abandon of Belfort's lifestyle.

Jonah Hill is hilarious as Belfort's right-hand man, and the film features a strong supporting cast including Margot Robbie and Matthew McConaughey. It's a high-energy, controversial, and unforgettable portrayal of greed run rampant.

Will Smith stars as Nicky Spurgeon, a seasoned con artist who takes a young, aspiring grifter, Jess Barrett (Margot Robbie), under his wing. As they navigate the world of high-stakes cons, their professional relationship becomes complicated by romance.

Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, Focus showcases various sleight-of-hand tricks and elaborate scams, from pickpocketing to intricate long cons involving sports betting. Smith and Robbie have undeniable chemistry, which drives much of the film's appeal.

The movie is slickly produced and moves at a fast pace, demonstrating the techniques and psychological manipulation involved in professional deception. While sometimes prioritizing style and star power, it delivers a fun look into the mechanics of the con artist world.

Confidence is a slick, stylish con movie featuring a sharp script and a twisty plot. Edward Burns leads the cast as Jake Vig, a con artist who accidentally swindles money from a crime boss (Dustin Hoffman). To make amends, Jake and his crew must pull off a massive con on the boss's rival.

The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Rachel Weisz, Andy Garcia, and Paul Giamatti. Its non-linear structure and constantly shifting perspectives keep the audience on their toes, unsure who is conning whom.

Director James Foley creates a cool, neo-noir atmosphere, reminiscent of films like Pulp Fiction with its snappy dialogue and intricate plotting. Confidence is a fun ride, constantly pulling the rug out from under the viewer with its layered deceptions and double-crosses.

Rian Johnson, director of Knives Out and Looper, brings his unique style to this quirky and whimsical tale of the Brothers Bloom, two of the best con men in the world. Adrien Brody plays Bloom, who wants to retire, while Mark Ruffalo is Stephen, the mastermind who convinces him to take on one last job involving a eccentric heiress played by Rachel Weisz.

The film has a theatrical, fairy-tale quality to it, with elaborate cons that feel more like performance art than typical crime. The cast is superb, fully embracing the film's offbeat tone.

The Brothers Bloom is a visually inventive and playfully self-aware movie about storytelling, identity, and the nature of performance. It's a charming and unconventional entry in the con artist genre, full of globe-trotting adventures and unexpected turns.

Directed by Ridley Scott, Matchstick Men stars Nicolas Cage as Roy Waller, an OCD-afflicted con artist whose life is thrown into disarray when his estranged teenage daughter unexpectedly enters his life. Alongside his partner Frank (Sam Rockwell), Roy tries to pull off a major scam while also navigating fatherhood.

Cage gives a compelling performance, capturing Roy's tics and anxieties with surprising depth. The film balances the intricate details of the con with the emotional core of Roy's relationship with his daughter, Angela (Alison Lohman).

What makes Matchstick Men stand out is its focus on the psychological toll of the con game and the impact of human connection on a life built on isolation and deceit. It features some clever twists and turns, but its heart lies in the complex characters and their relationships.

This hilarious comedy pits two con men against each other in a battle to swindle a wealthy American heiress on the French Riviera. Michael Caine plays the sophisticated Lawrence Jamieson, while Steve Martin is the crude and boisterous Freddy Benson. Their contrasting styles lead to escalating and increasingly absurd attempts to outdo each other.

Directed by Frank Oz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a remake of the 1964 film Bedtime Story starring Marlon Brando and David Niven. Caine and Martin have fantastic comedic chemistry, making their rivalry a joy to watch.

The film is full of clever cons, unexpected twists, and genuinely laugh-out-loud moments. It’s a lighter take on the scam genre, proving that elaborate deception can be fertile ground for brilliant comedy.

The Grifters, based on the novel by Jim Thompson, offers a much darker, grittier, and more cynical look at the lives of three interconnected con artists. Directed by Stephen Frears and produced by Martin Scorsese, this film doesn't glamourise the lifestyle; it shows the desperation, paranoia, and danger inherent in living by deception.

Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, and Annette Bening deliver powerful performances as the mother, son, and girlfriend caught in a dangerous triangle of cons, double-crosses, and family dysfunction. Huston received an Oscar nomination for her chilling portrayal of the manipulative Lilly Dillon.

The film is known for its sharp dialogue, complex character dynamics, and unflinching portrayal of the consequences of a life built on lies. It's a classic neo-noir that stands apart from more lighthearted scam movies, offering a sobering perspective on the genre.

Inspired by the FBI's Abscam operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, American Hustle dives deep into the world of con artists forced to work with the FBI to expose corrupt politicians. Directed by David O. Russell, the film is as much a character study as it is a crime drama.

Christian Bale is almost unrecognizable as Irving Rosenfeld, a brilliant con man, starring alongside Amy Adams as his equally skilled and seductive partner, Sydney Prosser. The film also features standout performances from Bradley Cooper as the ambitious FBI agent and Jennifer Lawrence as Irving's unpredictable wife.

The movie is known for its authentic period detail, from the elaborate hairstyles and costumes to the gritty, lived-in feel of the settings. It explores themes of reinvention, desperation, and the blurred lines between hustlers and the authorities pursuing them, all wrapped up in a compelling narrative.

Steven Soderbergh assembled an absolute dream team for this stylish and incredibly cool remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film. George Clooney leads the charge as Danny Ocean, gathering a crew of the best in the business to pull off a seemingly impossible heist of three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously.

The film boasts an incredible ensemble cast including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, and many more, all exuding effortless charm.

Ocean's Eleven is less about pure 'scamming' individuals and more about executing a complex, multi-layered plan against an institution, filled with misdirection, technological trickery, and split-second timing. It's a slick, witty, and immensely entertaining ride from start to finish, setting a high bar for modern heist films.

Steven Spielberg directs this incredible true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., who successfully posed as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, cashing millions in fraudulent checks, all before he was 21. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a charismatic performance as Abagnale, perfectly capturing his youthful audacity.

Tom Hanks plays the FBI agent tirelessly pursuing him, creating a fascinating cat-and-mouse dynamic. The film captures the glamour and excitement of the 1960s, from the stylish costumes to the era's architecture and design.

Catch Me If You Can is not just a thrilling chase; it's also a poignant look at a young man searching for identity and belonging. It's a stylish, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt portrayal of one of history's most audacious imposters.

Winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Sting is often considered the gold standard for con artist movies. Directed by George Roy Hill, it reunites the dynamic duo from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul Newman and Robert Redford.

The film's plot revolves around two professional grifters who set up a complex scheme to swindle a ruthless mob boss. Its period setting, the 1930s, is beautifully realized, and the use of ragtime music, specifically the compositions of Scott Joplin adapted by Marvin Hamlisch (who won an Oscar for his work), gives the film a truly distinctive and catchy feel.

The intricate layers of the con, the sharp dialogue, and the effortless chemistry between Newman and Redford make this an absolute masterclass in storytelling. It's a film that keeps you guessing, delighted by the sheer cleverness of the 'long con'.