Top 10 Must-Watch Movies  on Real-Life Scams

Director: Steven Spielberg

Based on the true story of Frank Abagnale, who committed frauds worth millions by posing as an airline pilot, doctor, and lawyer. The FBI agent (played by Tom Hanks) tirelessly pursues him.

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Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Producer: Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes

OTT: Netflix

Synopsis

OTT: 8.1/10 (IMDb)

Director: Martin Scorsese

The film tells the story of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who indulges in rampant fraud, corruption, and excessive living, leading to his eventual downfall.

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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Producer: Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio

OTT: Netflix

Synopsis

OTT: 8.2/10 (IMDb)

Director: David O. Russell

Based on the Abscam scandal, this movie follows two con artists who, after being caught, are forced to work with the FBI to trap corrupt politicians.

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American Hustle (2013)

Producer: Charles Roven, Richard Suckle

OTT: Amazon Prime

Synopsis

OTT: 7.3/10 (IMDb)

Director: Alex Gibney

A documentary about the rise and collapse of Enron, one of the largest corporate frauds in American history, exposing its financial manipulations and lies.

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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Producer: Alex Gibney, Suzanne Hillinger

OTT: Hulu

Synopsis

OTT: 7.9/10 (IMDb)

Director: Adam McKay

The film explains the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on individuals who foresaw the collapse of the housing bubble and profited from it.

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The Big Short (2015)

Producer: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner

OTT: Netflix

Synopsis

OTT: 8.0/10 (IMDb)

Director: Ted Demme

Based on the life of George Jung, a notorious drug trafficker who rose to power in the '70s and '80s, only to face eventual downfall.

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Blow (2001)

Producer: Brian Grazer, Ted Demme, and others

OTT: Amazon Prime

Synopsis

OTT: 7.5/10 (IMDb)

Director: Billy Ray

A journalist, Stephen Glass, is exposed for fabricating stories to create sensational news at The New Republic magazine.

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Shattered Glass (2003)

Producer: Billy Ray, Michael London

OTT: Apple TV & Amazon Prime

Synopsis

OTT: 7.1/10 (IMDb)

Director: David Fincher

This biographical drama delves into the creation of Facebook and the subsequent lawsuits, focusing on the allegations of intellectual property theft.

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The Social Network (2010)

Producer: Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti

OTT: Netflix

Synopsis

OTT: 8.0/10 (IMDb)

Director: Andrew Niccol

A fictionalized account inspired by the life of Viktor Bout, a notorious arms dealer who trafficked in illegal weapons globally.

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Lord of War (2005)

Producer: Andrew Niccol, Nicolas Chartier

OTT: Amazon Prime

Synopsis

OTT: 7.6/10 (IMDb)

Director: Jed Rothstein

This documentary exposes the scam surrounding Chinese companies listed on the U.S. stock market, shedding light on massive financial frauds.

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The China Hustle (2017)

Producer: Jed Rothstein, Jaimee Kozak

OTT: Amazon Prime

Synopsis

OTT: 7.4/10 (IMDb)

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