The Phoenician Scheme

2025 · 102 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.5 (1,091 votes)

Dir. Wes Anderson · Starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston · Music Alexandre Desplat

“If something gets in your way: flatten it.”

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Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.

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This is a sleek, darkly comedic romp that blends high-stakes espionage with sharp-witted family drama. Expect a propulsive journey through a world of scheming figures and unexpected alliances, all underscored by a quest for personal transformation and a surprisingly heartfelt core. It feels like a sophisticated, adventurous caper.

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