10 Movies and TV Shows Similar to The Hustle (2019)

Description: This classic con artist film shares 'The Hustle's' playful approach to deception, featuring elaborate schemes and twists. Both films celebrate the art of the con with period style and charismatic leads, though 'The Sting' is set in the 1930s.

Fact: The film won 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Paul Newman and Robert Redford's chemistry led to their pairing in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'. The ragtime piano score by Marvin Hamlisch became hugely popular.

Description: Similar to 'The Hustle' (2019), 'Ocean's Eleven' is a heist comedy that combines clever cons, witty dialogue, and a charismatic ensemble cast. Both films focus on elaborate schemes and the thrill of the con, with a lighthearted tone and stylish execution.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. George Clooney and Brad Pitt's chemistry was so natural that many of their scenes were improvised. The film's success spawned two sequels, 'Ocean's Twelve' (200and 'Ocean's Thirteen' (2007).

Description: Like 'The Hustle', this film follows a charming con artist who excels at deception and impersonation. Both protagonists use their wit and adaptability to stay ahead of the law, though Frank Abagnale's cons are more solitary than Penny's in 'The Hustle'.

Fact: The real Frank Abagnale makes a cameo as a French police officer. Leonardo DiCaprio was only 26 when he played Abagnale from ages 16-2The film's title sequence was created by the same designer who did 'Catch Me If You Can's' animated opening.

Description: This heist film shares 'The Hustle's' emphasis on clever planning, teamwork, and outsmarting the competition. Both feature charismatic leads executing elaborate plans with a mix of humor and tension, though 'The Italian Job' has more action elements.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name. The Mini Cooper chase scenes became iconic and boosted the car's sales. Mark Wahlberg performed many of his own driving stunts.

Description: This con artist film shares 'The Hustle's' blend of romance and deception, featuring elaborate schemes where the line between con and reality blurs. Both films explore the emotional consequences of living a life of deception.

Fact: Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody practiced their con artist routines like a dance choreography. Rinko Kikuchi's mostly silent performance as Bang Bang was inspired by Harpo Marx. Director Rian Johnson later went on to direct 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.

Description: Similar to 'The Hustle', this film combines magic tricks with elaborate cons, featuring a team of illusionists who outsmart their opponents through misdirection and showmanship. Both films celebrate the art of deception with flashy performances.

Fact: The film's magic tricks were created with real magicians as consultants. Jesse Eisenberg performed some of his own card tricks in the film. The sequel, 'Now You See Me 2' (2016), was partially filmed in Macau.

Description: While more dramatic than 'The Hustle', this film similarly explores the world of con artists and elaborate schemes, with a focus on character relationships and the blurred lines between truth and deception. Both films feature charismatic leads navigating complex cons.

Fact: Christian Bale gained 43 pounds for his role and created his character's combover hairstyle himself. Jennifer Lawrence improvised her famous 'science oven' line. The film was loosely based on the FBI's ABSCAM operation in the late 1970s.

Description: This film shares 'The Hustle's' focus on the world of professional con artists, featuring romantic tension between the leads and elaborate scams. Both movies explore the psychology of deception and the blurred lines between real and fake relationships.

Fact: Will Smith and Margot Robbie's chemistry was so strong that they reunited for 'Suicide Squad' (2016). The film's Super Bowl scam sequence was filmed during an actual NFL game. Director duo Glenn Ficarra and John Requa previously worked on 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.'

Description: Like 'The Hustle', 'Ocean's Eight' features a female-led con artist team executing a high-stakes heist. Both films blend humor, glamour, and clever plot twists, with a focus on outsmarting the opposition in stylish settings.

Fact: Sandra Bullock's character Debbie Ocean is the sister of Danny Ocean from the 'Ocean's Eleven' series. The film's Met Gala heist scene required meticulous planning to film in the actual Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cate Blanchett's character was originally written as a love interest for Sandra Bullock's character, but the romantic subplot was later dropped.

Description: Like 'The Hustle', this Steven Soderbergh film is a comedic heist movie about underestimated characters pulling off an elaborate scheme. Both films feature blue-collar protagonists using their wits to outsmart wealthier targets.

Fact: Daniel Craig's bleach-blonde performance as Joe Bang marked a radical departure from his James Bond persona. The film was shot in secret under the fake title 'Blue Collar'. Soderbergh came out of retirement to direct this film.