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The Scheme
How to become a federal criminal without really trying.
Released
118 min
7.1/10 Votes: 914
The revealing, no-holds-barred tale of Christian Dawkins, convicted in federal court in the biggest criminal case in collegiate sports history, a criminal enterprise that infiltrated college basketball teams and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to steer recruits to prominent athletic programs.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman List
- Dirty John - True crime series focusing on con artists and their manipulative tactics.
- The Imposter - A documentary about a conman who assumed a missing boy's identity.
- American Greed - A documentary series that investigates various true crime stories involving con artists.
- Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened - A documentary about a fraudulent music festival and its mastermind.
- Inventing Anna - A dramatized retelling of a con artist's rise to fame and fortune in New York.
- Catch Me If You Can - A film about a con artist who successfully performed cons worth millions.
- The Great Hack - Explores manipulation and deceit in the world of data privacy and political campaigning.
- Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. - A docuseries about a celebrity and her con artist husband who manipulated her life.
- The Tinder Swindler - A documentary about a man who used dating apps to con women out of money.
- American Made - The story of a pilot who becomes a drug runner and conman for the CIA.
- Dirty John: The Dirty Truth - Follows the real-life story and manipulations of a notorious conman.
- Sophie's Choice - Explores psychological manipulation in relationships through a dramatic narrative.
- The Bling Ring - Based on a true story about a group of teens who rob celebrities.
- We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks - Examines deception in the digital age and the manipulation of information.
- The Real Pitch Perfect - Focuses on the lives and manipulations of con artists and their victims.
- The Conjuring - While more supernatural, it deals with deception and manipulation in the realm of the paranormal.
- The Act - Based on the true story of a mother and daughter involving deception and manipulation.
- The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - A compelling documentary exploring the life of a notorious conman involved in murder.
- Rogue Trader - Depicts the true story of a securities broker who masterminded massive fraud.
- Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room - A documentary about the corporate fraud and deceit behind Enron's collapse.
- The Social Dilemma - Explores manipulation in social media and the psychological effects on society.
- The Wizard of Lies - A biographical film about Bernie Madoff and his massive Ponzi scheme.
- The Great Ponzi Scheme - Focuses on stories of various Ponzi schemes and the people behind them.
- Scams and Con Artists - Documentary series delving into the tactics of con artists across various scams.
- The Greatest Showman - A musical biopic that romanticizes deception and manipulation in showbiz.
- Evil Genius - Explores a shocking true crime story filled with manipulation and cunning plans.
- Molly's Game - Based on a true story about a woman running high-stakes poker games filled with deception.
- Queen of Meth - A reality series showcasing the life of a woman who became a notorious drug lord.
- Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult - A documentary series revealing the manipulative tactics used within a dangerous cult.
- Pain and Gain - A darkly comedic take on a real-life kidnapping and extortion plot that involved deception.
- The Keepers - Investigates the mysterious murder of a nun and the cover-ups involved.
- The Con is On - A comedy about a team of con artists attempting to swindle money from wealthy victims.
- El Chapo - A series about the notorious drug lord and his manipulative rise to power.
- Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness - Explores the bizarre life of big cat owners, filled with crime and deceit.
- The Family - Investigates a secretive religious group and their manipulative influence in politics.
- The Scheme - A documentary detailing a significant college basketball scandal involving manipulation.
- I'll Be Gone in the Dark - Explores the hunt for a conman-turned-serial killer by a true crime writer.
- Unbelievable - A dramatized account of victims manipulated into silence regarding their assault.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Fyre List
- Fire Festival: The Documentary - Another take on the controversial Fyre Festival and its disastrous execution.
- The Great Hack - Explores social media's impact on society and events like Fyre Festival.
- Wild Wild Country - Documentary about a controversial community and its charismatic leader.
- Generation Wealth - Examines the obsession with wealth and success in modern society.
- American Greed - Focuses on various cases of fraud, including extravagant failures.
- Bad Boy Billionaires: India - Explores the stories of Indian billionaires and their controversies.
- The China Hustle - Exposes financial frauds and the stock market’s dark sides.
- 30 for 30: Once Upon a Time in Queens - Examines the rise and fall related to fame and riches in sports.
- The Social Dilemma - Discusses technology's impact on society, relevant to Fyre lessons.
- Behind the Curve - Follows a movement with charismatic figures and shocking beliefs.
- Dumb Money - Details a financial phenomenon driven by social media.
- The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley - Uncovers the downfall of a tech entrepreneur, touching on deception.
- The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann - Explores media frenzy and public perception around a high-profile case.
- Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez - Investigates fame, pressure, and tragic outcomes.
- The Last Dance - Chronicles the rise and pitfalls of a sports icon.
- The Imagineers of Disneyland - Focuses on building an idealized experience, contrasting ideal vs. reality.
- The Fire: In Memory of 9/11 - Investigates the line between planning and reality in major events.
- Dirty Money - Explores stories of corporate greed and financial scandals.
- American Factory - Highlights cultural clashes and business failures.
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice - Covers the behind-the-scenes moments of a popular competitive show.
- Making a Murderer - Examines legal controversies surrounding public figures.
- Lorena - Explores public perception and sensationalism of a crime.
- Harlan County, USA - Focuses on struggle and conflict related to societal ideals.
- The Fire Within: Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft - Investigates ambition in a hazardous environment similar to Fyre's elite experiences.
- The Keepers - Uncovers hidden truths and lies in a deeply flawed system.
- Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb - Portrays ambition in archeological endeavors akin to festival planning.
- The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - Investigates charisma and danger wrapped around a personality.
- Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer - Explores the dark side of internet fame and obsession.
- Killing for Love - Analyzes persuasion and influence within a crime narrative.
- The Vow - Unveils the complexity behind a controversial community similar to Fyre's allure.
- The Devil Next Door - Explores public perception and trial of a controversial figure.
- Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow - Takes a closer look at sensationalism in wellness trends.
- The Scheme - Details a significant sports scandal driven by deception.
- Framing Britney Spears - Explores the media's role in celebrity culture, akin to Fyre's narrative.
- American Crime Story - Explores various criminal cases, often around celebrity culture.
- This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist - Covers high-profile event failures and their fallout.
- The Act of Killing - Investigates the impact of perception over truth in historical events.
- The Confession Tapes - Explores instances of deception in criminal cases.
- Our Planet - Raises awareness of environmental issues stemming from human endeavors.
- Unsolved Mysteries - Explores chilling stories and the human inclination to sensationalize.
- Bad Education - Explores a school embezzlement scandal, focusing on deception.
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