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The Swindle

1997Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyCrime
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes71%51%

An intriguing comedy movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Betty and Victor, a rather ill-matched couple, tour unobtrusively around France in their motor-home, earning their living as petty con artists, until one day they find themselves involved in an international money scam which takes them on a globe-trotting adventure.

Feels like

  • French Heist Comedy
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Class Satire
  • Charismatic Criminals
  • Dark Humor
  • Social Realism
  • Cynical Outlook
  • Stylish Crime Thriller

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Claude Chabrol
Written by
Claude Chabrol
Produced by
Marin Karmitz
Music by
Matthieu Chabrol

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Facts

October 15, 1997 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
October 15, 1997
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
France, Switzerland
Available in
53 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Swindle?"

Questions about The Swindle

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Where can I stream The Swindle?

KanopyARROW

In the United States, The Swindle streams on ARROW, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is The Swindle worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Will The Swindle make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is The Swindle in English?

French

No, it was made in French.