The Grifters

A sleek, sun-bleached noir that tightens like a wire, all charm and menace, leaving a cold, bitter aftertaste.

Directed by

Stephen Frears

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening

Tagline

Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s conning who?

Overview

A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, deception, family, greed

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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