Top 10 Comedy Films About Scams

Description: A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his accountant hatch a plan to produce the worst play ever, hoping to make a fortune by overselling shares in the production.

Fact: The film was later adapted into a successful Broadway musical, which itself was made into a movie in

Description: Set in the 1930s, this film follows two grifters who set out to con a mob boss with an elaborate scheme involving a fake gambling operation. The film's plot twists and turns are as delightful as they are surprising.

Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The iconic ragtime music was composed by Scott Joplin, whose "The Entertainer" became synonymous with the movie.

Description: Two con men, one suave and sophisticated, the other brash and vulgar, compete to swindle an heiress out of $50,000. Their rivalry leads to a series of hilarious cons and counter-cons.

Fact: The film was remade in 2019 as "The Hustle" with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. Steve Martin improvised much of his dialogue, adding to the film's comedic spontaneity.

Description: Danny Ocean and his team of expert criminals plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The film is filled with clever heists, witty banter, and a touch of romance.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. The Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand were the actual casinos used for filming.

Description: Based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., who before his 19th birthday, successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio learned to fly a plane for the role, and the real Frank Abagnale Jr. served as a consultant on the film.

Description: A con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his partner take on a young apprentice, leading to a series of cons that blur the lines between reality and deception.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Eric Garcia, and Nicolas Cage did extensive research into OCD to portray his character authentically.

Description: A group of eccentric criminals pose as a string quartet to rob a casino, but their plan unravels when their elderly landlady becomes suspicious.

Fact: This was a remake of the 1955 British film of the same name, directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

Description: Two brothers, both con artists, pull off one last heist involving a reclusive heiress, leading to unexpected romance and complications.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations around the world, including Serbia, Montenegro, and the Czech Republic, giving it a truly international feel.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a con man who falls in love with his cellmate and goes to great lengths, including numerous escapes from prison, to be with him.

Fact: Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor play the lead roles, showcasing a different side to their acting abilities.

Description: While not strictly about scams, this film features a legendary concierge and his lobby boy who become embroiled in theft, murder, and political turmoil at their renowned European hotel.

Fact: The film uses a unique color palette for each era it depicts, and the hotel itself was constructed as a set in Germany.