Movies like Best Laid Plans

A Simple Plan, like Best Laid Plans, revolves around a scheme that spirals out of control. Fans of intricate plots and moral dilemmas would appreciate how a group of friends stumble upon a large sum of money and their 'simple plan' for keeping it leads to complex problems and dire consequences.

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead is a tense thriller about a robbery plot involving family members, evoking the betrayal and desperation seen in Best Laid Plans. As the plan spirals out of control, the movie delves into the darkest aspects of greed and sibling rivalry.

Bound is a neo-noir thriller about two women who plan to steal from the mob but face unforeseen complications, resonating with Best Laid Plans’ themes of crime and complex relationships. The tension and chemistry between the characters drive this gripping heist narrative.

Matchstick Men features con artists and a twisty plot that keeps the audience guessing, much like Best Laid Plans. The protagonist, suffering from OCD and living the life of a scam artist, finds his life turned upside down when his estranged teenage daughter enters the picture, making this a compelling watch with its blend of crime and personal drama.

The Ice Harvest is a dark comedy thriller about a mob lawyer and his associate who embezzle money and have to navigate through a night of betrayal and danger. It has a similar noirish atmosphere and sense of impending doom as Best Laid Plans.

The Lookout showcases a heist gone wrong and the ramifications that follow, making it a fitting follow-up for fans of Best Laid Plans. This film tells the story of a former athlete with memory problems who becomes embroiled in a bank robbery, testing his wits and morality.

Confidence delves into the world of grifters, deceit, and betrayal, themes that fans of Best Laid Plans will find enticing. Following a con man who inadvertently steals from a crime boss, the movie is a cat-and-mouse game with plenty of twists.

Palmetto features a twist-filled narrative with a film noir vibe, akin to Best Laid Plans. A recently released convict gets involved in a phony kidnap scheme that quickly unravels, dragging him into a web of deception and murder.