A hilarious battle of wits between two male con artists, played by the brilliant Steve Martin and Michael Caine, operating on the French Riviera. They make a bet: the first one to swindle $50,000 from an innocent mark gets to stay, the other must leave town. Their target? An seemingly naive American heiress played by Glenne Headly. While the core rivalry is between the men, Headly's character becomes crucial to the plot in a way that cleverly ties into the theme of women capable of running their own sophisticated games. It's a wonderfully funny film with sharp dialogue and delightful performances.

Inspired by the real-life ABSCAM operation of the late 1970s, this film is a wild ride through a world of con artists, FBI agents, and corrupt politicians. While the central figure is a male con artist played by Christian Bale, Amy Adams co-stars as his equally cunning partner and lover, Sydney Prosser (aka Lady Edith Greensly), who is instrumental in their scams, often using her charm and disguise to manipulate targets, many of whom are men. Jennifer Lawrence also steals scenes as Bale's unpredictable wife. Directed by David O. Russell, the movie is known for its incredible cast transformations, period detail, and tangled narrative of scams and uneasy alliances.

This slick crime caper brings together Will Smith and Margot Robbie as professional con artists operating in a world of high stakes and elaborate schemes. While not exclusively focused on women scamming men, Margot Robbie's character, Jess, is a skilled grifter who learns the ropes from Smith's character, Nicky. Their relationship evolves amidst complex cons, double-crosses, and global settings from New York to New Orleans and Buenos Aires. The film is stylish and keeps you guessing with its twists and turns, showcasing the intricate art of misdirection and the blurred lines between love and the long con.

Dive into the gritty, cynical world of professional con artists with this dark neo-noir gem. Based on the novel by Jim Thompson and produced by Martin Scorsese, "The Grifters" features a trio of interconnected hustlers: a small-time grifter (John Cusack), his estranged mother who works for a mob bookie (Anjelica Huston), and his girlfriend who runs small cons (Annette Bening). Anjelica Huston's performance as the cold, manipulative mother is particularly chilling and earned her an Oscar nomination. The film doesn't shy away from the dangerous realities of their lifestyle, offering a stark, compelling look at the underbelly of the con game, where trust is a liability and everyone is looking out for themselves.

Step back in time for a classic screwball comedy that's pure perfection! Directed by the inimitable Preston Sturges and starring the incandescent Barbara Stanwyck and the wonderfully naive Henry Fonda, this film is the epitome of a woman scamming a man with wit and charm. Stanwyck plays Jean Harrington, a con artist who sets her sights on Charles Pike, a shy, wealthy snake expert returning from a year-long expedition up the Amazon. What follows is a delightful battle of wits aboard a ship, filled with Sturges' signature rapid-fire dialogue and hilarious situations. Stanwyck is absolutely captivating, delivering one of the most iconic performances in comedy history. A true gem!

This film takes the classic con premise and flips it on its head with a female-led twist! Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson are a fantastic pairing as two con artists from very different backgrounds who team up to fleece unsuspecting wealthy men on the French Riviera. Hathaway plays the sophisticated, high-class swindler, while Wilson is the more rough-around-the-edges trickster. Their contrasting styles lead to laugh-out-loud situations and a fun rivalry as they compete over a tech billionaire target. It's a stylish, comedic take on the genre that's all about girl power in the world of scams.

Get ready for a masterclass in comedic scheming! "Heartbreakers" stars the absolutely legendary Sigourney Weaver and the charming Jennifer Love Hewitt as a mother-daughter con artist duo who specialize in scamming wealthy men out of their fortunes. Their method? Mom marries the mark, daughter seduces him, then mom catches them 'in the act' leading to a lucrative divorce settlement. It's a wildly fun premise executed with fantastic chemistry between the leads. Gene Hackman is hilarious as one of their targets, a tobacco magnate with a hacking cough. Directed by David Mirkin, known for his work on "The Simpsons," the film brings a sharp, witty edge to the con genre. It's pure, delightful escapism!