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2013 · Movie · your starting pointIf American Hustle is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Movies like American Hustle, ranked
1. The Sting (1973)
David Mamet's intricate con-game structure and ensemble chemistry mirror the elaborate schemes and shifting allegiances that drive the narrative tension throughout this 1970s heist masterpiece.
2. American Gangster (2007)
David O. Russell's flair for moral ambiguity and stylish crime drama translates seamlessly to Ridley Scott's portrait of a heroin kingpin whose ruthlessness and charisma mirror the con artists' magnetism.
3. Hustlers (2019)
David O. Russell's intricately layered con-man narrative finds its match in this ensemble heist where competing loyalties and financial desperation fuel increasingly risky schemes that blur personal and criminal lines.
4. Holy Hustle (2025)
David O. Russell's kinetic direction returns in this con-artist romp where charm and deception mask deeper desperation, anchored by a charismatic lead navigating impossible loyalties between criminal forces and moral obligation.
5. Hustle (2004)
The British precursor trades stylistic flair for clever scheming, following a rotating ensemble of grifters who orchestrate elaborate cons with the same meticulous planning and last-minute improvisations that make watching the con unfold the real pleasure.
6. White Collar (2009)
The same con-artist-turned-FBI-informant dynamic drives both stories, where charm and deception become tools for catching criminals while personal stakes complicate every job.
7. Catch Me If You Can (2002)
The cat-and-mouse dynamic between con artist and FBI pursuer builds the same tension and dark humor, while both explore how elaborate deception blurs the line between hunter and hunted.
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