Movies Like The Story of a Cheat (1936)

The Story of a Cheat is a 1936 comedy, crime film from Sacha Guitry with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Corpse Bride and The Private Affairs of Bel Ami.

Comedy Crime

Corpse Bride

2005

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

7.6

MagicScore

The Private Affairs of Bel Ami

1947

A self-serving journalist uses influential women in late-1800s Paris and denies the one who truly loves him.

6.1

MagicScore

Desire

1936

Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.

6.9

MagicScore

The Hot Rock

1972

Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...

6.5

MagicScore

Rough Cut

1980

Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.

5.8

MagicScore

Metro

1997

Roper, a hostage negotiator catches a murderous bank robber after a blown heist. The bank robber escapes and immediately goes after the man who put him behind bars.

5.7

MagicScore

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

1989

Our favourite police men are called together to deal with a gang who rob banks and jewelers. Using their various talents as well as their extraordinary luck, the crooks stand no chance against our men and women in blue.

5.1

MagicScore

Curse of the Pink Panther

1983

Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. However, Clouseau's enemy, Dreyfus, rigs the Surete's computer to select, instead, the world's WORST detective, NYPD Sgt. Clifton Sleigh. Sleigh obtusely bungles his way past assassins and corrupt officials as though he were Clouseau's American cousin.

4.6

MagicScore

Training Wheels

2013

When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions spring into action to lift her spirits. Using their quirky ingenuity, they construct a unicorn-themed motorcycle to help Agnes ride in style. With her new wheels, Agnes embarks on a whimsical and heartwarming ride through town, showcasing the Minions’ unwavering dedication to bringing joy to the girls’ lives. This short captures the charm of teamwork, creativity, and pure delight.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Black Lizard

1968

A detective tries to outwit a jewel thief who has kidnapped the daughter of a jeweler to get to an exquisite diamond.

6.7

MagicScore

#11

Pool of London

1951

Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.

6.5

MagicScore

#12

Pardon My Sarong

1942

A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag along with a playboy on a boat trip that finds them on a tropical island, where a jewel thief has sinister plans for them.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

Mr. Lucky

1943

A conman poses as a war relief fundraiser, but when he falls for a charity worker, his conscience begins to trouble him.

7.0

MagicScore

#14

The Cocoanuts

1929

During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.

6.4

MagicScore

#15

A Scandal in Paris

1946

A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.

6.4

MagicScore

#16

Tazza: The High Rollers

2006

Go-ni tries his best to worship Pyung Gyung-jang as his teacher, and promises to stop gambling after winning his money back. But people's desires are endless.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Bang Bang!

2014

A young bank receptionist gets mixed up with Rajveer Nanda, a man who has a mysterious background.

6.2

MagicScore

#18

Gangsta Granny

2013

A young boy is bored spending time with his dull grandma until he discovers she's an international Jewel thief.

6.1

MagicScore

#19

The Jewel Thief

2023

Gerald Blanchard's surprising, first-hand account as a calculating and accomplished criminal mastermind. Two unlikely detectives track him worldwide as he commits increasingly elaborate heists in a quest for fame.

5.9

MagicScore

#20

Taxi, Trailer and Bullfight

1958

A chaotic family go on holiday to Spain and get mixed up with a gang of diamond thieves.

5.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Story of a Cheat?

The top films similar to The Story of a Cheat by MovieMagicScore are Corpse Bride (7.6), The Private Affairs of Bel Ami (6.1), Desire (6.9). Each shares comedy/crime themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Story of a Cheat worth watching?

The Story of a Cheat holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 70 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is The Story of a Cheat?

The Story of a Cheat (1936) is a comedy, crime film directed by Sacha Guitry, starring Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac, Marguerite Moreno.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Story of a Cheat?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Story of a Cheat

This ranked list pairs The Story of a Cheat (1936), a comedy and crime film from Sacha Guitry, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Sacha Guitry 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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