If you loved the darkly comedic and unconventional love story of 'I Love You Phillip Morris' (2010), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that blend romance, crime, and humor in equally unexpected ways. Whether you're drawn to the film's quirky characters, its unpredictable plot twists, or its heartfelt yet twisted romance, these recommendations will keep you entertained.

Paper Moon (1973)
Description: A Depression-era comedy-drama about a charming con artist and a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, blending heartwarming moments with clever scams.
Fact: Tatum O'Neal won an Academy Award for her role, making her the youngest competitive Oscar winner in history at the time. The film was shot in black and white to evoke the era it depicts.


The Sting (1973)
Description: A classic caper film about two grifters who orchestrate an elaborate con to take down a mob boss, featuring witty dialogue and a twist-filled plot.
Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Its iconic ragtime score, composed by Marvin Hamlisch, was based on the music of Scott Joplin.


Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Description: A comedy about two competing con artists who engage in a series of escalating schemes, blending humor with clever twists and charismatic leads.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1964 movie 'Bedtime Story,' starring Marlon Brando and David Niven. It was shot on location in the French Riviera, adding to its glamorous aesthetic.


The Grifters (1990)
Description: A neo-noir crime film about the dangerous and manipulative world of con artists, featuring a tense and morally ambiguous narrative.
Fact: The film is based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Jim Thompson. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director for Stephen Frears.


The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Description: A psychological thriller about deception and identity, featuring a protagonist who manipulates his way into high society through lies and charm.
Fact: The film was shot in various locations across Italy, including Rome, Venice, and the island of Ischia. It is based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith.


Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Description: A biographical crime film centered around a young con artist who successfully impersonates various professionals, blending humor with high-stakes deception.
Fact: The real-life Frank Abagnale Jr., on whom the film is based, served as a consultant during production. The film's title was inspired by a children's game.


Matchstick Men (2003)
Description: A crime comedy-drama about a neurotic con artist whose life is turned upside down when he discovers he has a teenage daughter, blending humor with emotional depth.
Fact: Nicolas Cage prepared for his role by studying obsessive-compulsive disorder and even incorporated some of his own quirks into the character. The film's title refers to the slang term for low-level con artists.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Description: A high-energy biographical black comedy about excess, greed, and corruption in the finance world, filled with outrageous schemes and larger-than-life characters.
Fact: The film holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film, with 569 instances. It is based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort.


The Informant! (2009)
Description: A satirical take on white-collar crime, featuring an unreliable narrator who spins a web of lies while working as a corporate whistleblower.
Fact: The film's quirky tone is enhanced by a playful score composed by Marvin Hamlisch. It is based on the true story of Mark Whitacre, a high-ranking executive turned FBI informant.


American Hustle (2013)
Description: A dark comedy-drama about con artists and FBI agents, filled with elaborate schemes, witty dialogue, and a retro aesthetic.
Fact: The film's script was initially titled 'American Bullshit' but was changed for marketing reasons. Many of the characters are loosely based on real people involved in the Abscam scandal.
