I Love You Phillip Morris

2009 · 98 min · EN · R · 6.4 (1,512 votes)

Dir. Glenn Ficarra, John Requa · Starring Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Antoni Corone, Brennan Brown · Music Nick Urata

“The Conman who wouldn't go straight.”

ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

Steve Russell is a small-town cop. Bored with his bland lifestyle, Russell turns to fraud as a means of shaking things up. Before long, Russell's criminal antics have landed him behind bars, where he encounters the charismatic Phillip Morris. Smitten, Russell devotes his entire life to being with Morris regardless of the consequences.

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This film feels like a wild, breathless ride through a life lived on the edge, fueled by an all-consuming, audacious love. It's a darkly comedic and surprisingly romantic journey, blending the thrill of the con with the desperate lengths one will go for affection, all wrapped in a vibrant, slightly off-kilter energy.

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