Movies Like The Con Artists (2014)

The Con Artists is a 2014 action, crime, drama film from Kim Hong-sun with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Hard Hit and Ordinary Person.

Action Crime Drama

Hard Hit

2021

On his way to work, a bank manager receives an anonymous call claiming there's a bomb under his car seat, and if anyone exits the car, it will explode unless he can pay a ransom.

7.5

MagicScore

Ordinary Person

2017

Major crimes unit detective Seong-jin arrests Tae-sung for petty crimes, but shocked to find out that he is the notorious serial killer. However, Seong-jin becomes doubtful of his identity as the serial murder case is investigated.

7.2

MagicScore

Friend

2001

Despite their different family backgrounds, four friends grew up together in the wearisome years of the 70s. But as time goes by, each of them takes a different life path.

6.9

MagicScore

Friend: The Great Legacy

2013

Joon-seok is sent to prison for his involvement in Dong-soo's death. He meets Dong-soo's son in prison, keeps his identity a secret, and agrees to join forces when he is released. All of their plans fall apart when Sung-hoon finds out the truth.

6.7

MagicScore

The Drug King

2018

Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-witted and full of ambition, he eventually takes over the drug underworld and starts to lead a double life: a good community leader during the day but an infamous drug lord during the night.

6.3

MagicScore

V.I.P.

2017

A son to a high-ranked official in North Korea commits a series of murders going across the countries around the world. The movie depicts the following events as South Korea, North Korea and Interpol start chasing down after him.

7.8

MagicScore

Pandora

2016

When an earthquake hits a Korean village housing a run-down nuclear power plant, a man risks his life to save the country from imminent disaster.

7.6

MagicScore

The King

2017

A young Korean man surpasses his difficult childhood by becoming a powerful prosecutor, but soon learns that real power comes at a price.

7.3

MagicScore

Broker

2022

Sang-hyun is always struggling from debt, and Dong-soo works at a baby box facility. On a rainy night, they steal the baby Woo-sung, who was left in the baby box, to sell him at a good price. Meanwhile, detectives were watching, and they quietly track them down to capture the crucial evidence.

7.2

MagicScore

#10

Tazza: The Hidden Card

2014

Dae-gil has been skilled with his hands and has shown a strong desire for winning ever since he was a child. He will succeed his uncle and jump into the world of Tazza, risking his life in competition.

7.0

MagicScore

#11

Tidal Wave

2009

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.

6.9

MagicScore

#12

Dark Figure of Crime

2018

A serial killer is caught for his seventh murder. A cop tries to solve the first six cases with the killer's help, but starts to suspect that he has ulterior motives. Based on a true story.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

The Classified File

2015

A detective and a fortune teller join forces to find a kidnapped child whom no one expects to be alive. Based on a true story.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Tough as Iron

2013

Gang-cheol is a legendary street fighter in Busan who cleaned up his act to care for his sick mother. Knowing he's desperate for money for his mother's operation, Sang-gon proposes that Gang-cheol works for him.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

Hot Blooded

2022

A veteran gangster, Hee-su, is looking to retire from his crime family in the violent port town of Kuam, Korea. But an unexpected betrayal leads him down a bloody path where he gets caught in the middle of a mob war with deadly consequences.

6.3

MagicScore

#16

Bloody Tie

2006

A crystal meth dealer with a tragic past is forced to team up with a renegade cop to take down a powerful crime lord.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

The Devil's Deal

2023

Hae-woong, an assembly member candidate, is taken out of the running because he became a thorn in the side of a local bigwig, Sun-tae. Hounded by loan sharks, due to defaulting a campaign loan, he decides to get his hands dirty. He steals classified government’s information about an urban development plan and obtains the help of a local gang leader, Pil-do, by promising hefty real estate profit. Now Hae-woong re-enters the race and tries to take revenge on Sun-tae. Unbeknownst to him, his messy journey through politics has only just begun.

6.0

MagicScore

#18

For the Emperor

2014

A former professional baseball player becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport. When his girlfriend vanishes he is forced to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.

5.8

MagicScore

#19

The Attorney

2013

Song Woo-seok is a lawyer with no clients. When his friend's son is falsely accused of a crime and tortured, he takes up the case and the course of his life changes for good.

7.8

MagicScore

#20

Train to Busan

2016

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

7.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Con Artists?

The top films similar to The Con Artists by MovieMagicScore are Hard Hit (7.5), Ordinary Person (7.2), Friend (6.9). Each shares action/crime/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Con Artists worth watching?

The Con Artists holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 91 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Con Artists?

The Con Artists (2014) is a action, crime, drama film directed by Kim Hong-sun, starring Kim Woo-bin, Lee Hyun-woo, Kim Yeong-cheol.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Con Artists?

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About movies like The Con Artists

This ranked list pairs The Con Artists (2014), a action and crime and drama film from Kim Hong-sun, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Kim Woo-bin take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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