If You Loved 'Now You See Me', Here're 8 More Crime Thrillers With Jaw-Dropping Twists

Now You See Me is a rare hit that seamlessly combines the lightheartedness of a summer blockbuster with the sophistication of a detective puzzle.

If you're someone who can rewatch the final twists of Now You See Me over and over again, we've found eight more crime thrillers with the same level of unpredictability.

1. 'Focus', 2015

IMDb Score: 6.6/10

Jess is a young, ambitious con artist who is used to having everything she wants. One day, she meets Nicky, a seasoned con man who knows the criminal underworld inside and out.

He takes her under his wing, teaching her the tricks of the trade and eventually recruiting her to join his team. Suddenly, a spark flies between teacher and student.

To test her mettle, Nicky draws Jess into a dangerous game against a powerful man. Will she be able to pass this test while maintaining her feelings in a world where lies are the main tool?

2. 'Catch Me if You Can', 2002

IMDb Score: 8.1/10

Frank Abagnale is a criminal mastermind who has worked in a dozen different professions. He has been an airline pilot, doctor, and lawyer. Although he never studied, he masterfully forged documents and checks, amassing a fortune in the millions.

His brazen deception haunts FBI agent Carl Hanratty, who is focused on capturing him. The grueling game of cat and mouse gradually spreads across America.

3. 'American Hustle', 2013

IMDb Score: 7.2/10

It's 1978, Irving Rosenfeld is a cunning con man who sells counterfeit paintings and lends money to people who can't get bank loans.

Soon, FBI agent Richie DiMaso tracks Irving down, catches him red-handed, and blackmails him into collaborating. To escape, the con man must orchestrate the most sophisticated criminal scheme of his life.

American Hustle, a crime comedy directed by David O. Russell, was a hit with critics and viewers alike. It is based on the true story of the FBI's Abscam sting operation, which resulted in the prosecution of some of America's most senior officials.

4. 'The Illusionist', 2006

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

The talented magician, Eduard, grew up in poverty. As a young man, he fell in love with Duchess Sophie, but their attempt to elope failed. Years later, Eduard returned to Vienna as the brilliant illusionist Eisenheim after studying magic in China.

His show was a huge success. One day, Austrian Prince Leopold attended Eduard's performance with his fiancée, who turned out to be the grown-up Sophie.

Passion flared up again between the former lovers, but this time it led to tragic consequences.

5. 'The Game', 1997

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

Nicholas Van Orton is a businessman whose life is scheduled down to the minute and he hides his emotions behind a mask of calm. He's accustomed to controlling everything and everyone, but his dreary routine has consumed him.

On his birthday, his brother gives him an unusual gift: an invitation to a mysterious game rumored to provide participants with thrills in their everyday lives.

As soon as Nicholas agrees to play, his perfectly constructed world begins to crumble: he loses his home, his money, and with it, his privileged status. Eventually, Nicholas realizes that this is no longer a game – the stakes are too high, and the rules are changing every second.

6. 'Red Lights', 2012

IMDb Score: 6.2/10

Thirty years later, the blind psychic Simon Silver returns to the public eye. His reappearance immediately captures the attention of Tom, an expert at exposing charlatans.

Eager to prove that Silver's abilities are a gimmick, the young man sets out to expose him. The popular psychic's sessions are accompanied by frightening and inexplicable phenomena, which only fuels the skeptic's interest.

Tom joins a scientific committee prepared to test Silver's abilities under strict experimental conditions. However, the test results shock the scientists – it seems the subject truly possesses a magical gift.

7. '21', 2008

IMDb Score: 6.8/10

Ben is a talented mathematician who is desperate for money. His unique abilities attract the attention of Professor Micky Rosa, a man who leads a double life. Rosa teaches at the university during the day and cheats at card games at night.

Rosa and his team of students beat the casino using a clever counting system. When Ben joins their group, Rosa decides to take a major gamble.

This crime thriller is reminiscent of both Ocean's Eleven and Now You See Me – it will be a true feast for fans of con movies with unpredictable plots.

8. 'The Prestige', 2006

IMDb Score: 8.5/10

The story centers on the feud between two illusionists, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, in late 19th-century London. Once colleagues, they became rivals after a terrible tragedy.

Their rivalry soon escalates into a full-blown war. Each tries to outdo the other by revealing the secrets of their magic tricks and destroying them publicly.