Movies like Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Catch Me If You Can follows the true-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., a masterful con artist. The movie echoes Confessions of a Dangerous Mind's blend of humor, drama, and a protagonist with a deceptive double life. The cat-and-mouse chase adds an engaging layer of suspense.

A Beautiful Mind provides a complex look into the life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician. While more dramatic, the film's portrayal of a protagonist who gets involved with secret government work and struggles to determine what's real or imaginary aligns well with the themes in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.

The thriller Argo, while less comedic than Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, presents a covert CIA operation to rescue hostages from Tehran. Its nail-biting tension and the blend of Hollywood within a secretive operation will satisfy viewers interested in the more serious side of life-or-death deception.

The Coen Brothers' Burn After Reading is a dark comedy that deals with dim-witted characters entangled in a series of mishaps involving CIA secrets. It shares the absurdity in the espionage theme found in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, making it a delight for fans of espionage comedies.

Seven Psychopaths, although more overtly comedic, involves a struggling screenwriter who becomes embroiled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld. Its dark humor and ensemble cast of questionable characters offer a similar tone to the one that fans enjoyed in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.

Charlie Wilson's War tells the story of a congressman's covert dealings in Afghanistan to support rebels in the 1980s Soviet-Afghan War. Its mixture of political intrigue with personal drama and humor echoes the unique storytelling approach found in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.

Much like Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, The Men Who Stare at Goats delves into a satirical and offbeat portrayal of clandestine government projects. If the blend of humor and espionage intrigued you, this movie's storyline about a secret psychic military unit will hit the mark.

Featuring a conflicted protagonist, The Informant! revolves around a corporate whistle-blower who becomes an informant for the FBI. The film's comedic take on serious subject matter and an unreliable main character will resonate with those who appreciated the tonal shifts in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.