Movies

Throughout the years, scams have been popular topics for Hollywood. Recently, many high-profile films about the subject have been made. You may have heard or even watched a few of them. Here are a few that the makers of this website have seen.

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Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Rating: PG-13 for some sexual content and brief language

Summary: The movie based on Frank Abagnale's life. It chronicles his famous cons, numerous escapes, and relationships.

Starring
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Tom Hanks
- Christopher Walken
- Amy Adams
- Martin Sheen
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Matchstick Men (2003)

Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language

Summary: Adapted from Eric Garcia's book Matchstick Men: A Novel About Grifters With Issues. It follows the life of fictional con-man Roy Waller, played by Nicholas Cage, as he balances his family, job, and hidden life.

Starring
- Nicolas Cage
- Sam Rockwell
- Alison Lohman
- Bruce Altman
- Bruce McGill
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Oceans 11 (2001)

Rating: PG-13 for some language and sexual content

Summary: A group of people work elaborate scams and cons to steal millions of dollars from a wealthy casino.

Starring
- George Clooney
- Brad Pitt
- Matt Damon
- Andy Garcia
- Julia Roberts
- Bernie Mac
- Elliot Gould
- Carl Reiner
- Topher Grace
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Oceans 12 (2004)

Rating: PG-13 for language

Summary: The Oceans group has to pay back the money they stole, by stealing others' money.

Starring
George Clooney
Brad Pitt
Matt Damon
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Andy Garcia
Don Cheadle
Bernie Mac
Julia Roberts
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Oceans 13 (2007)

Rating: PG-13 for brief sensuality

Summary: The Oceans team works together to ruin a man who backstabbed one of their friends.

Starring
George Clooney
Brad Pitt
Matt Damon
Andy Garcia
Scott Caan
Don Cheadle
Casey Affleck
Elliott Gould
Bernie Mac
Al Pacino
Ellen Barkin
Eddie Izzard
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Heartbreakers (2001)

Rating: PG-13 for sex-related content including dialogue

Summary: A mother-daughter team marry men and then divorce them, leaving with half the men's money.

Starring
Sigourney Weaver
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Ray Liotta
Gene Hackman
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Wedding Crashers (2005)

Rating: R for sexual content/nudity and language

Summary: Two men go to weddings and make up their own identities, for free food and fun.

Starring
Owen Wilson
Vince Vaughn
Christopher Walken
Rachel McAdams
Isla Fisher
Jane Seymour
Bradley Cooper
Keir O'Donnell
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