Scheming movies and TV shows

The list contains the best, new and most relevant scheming movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, tense, suspense, suspenseful, entertaining and realistic films and TV shows about / with scheming, family relations, revenge, rivalry, vengeance, death, betrayal, murder, male female relationship and relationships plots mostly in Drama, Thriller and Romance genres shot in USA, Canada, China and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as scheming: A Mother's Nightmare (2012), Mother Goose (2015), Red Widow (2013), The Promised Neverland (2019), Amadeus (1984), How to Steal a Dog (2014), Empresses In The Palace (2011), The Imperial Doctress (2016), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), Saippuaprinssi (2006).

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A Mother's Nightmare (2012)
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story: A seductive teen becomes vindictive when her boyfriend tries to end the relationship.
Style: serious, tense, suspense, captivating, dark ...
Plot: obsession, mental illness, teenager, teenage life, dangerous attraction, manipulation, psychopath, false accusation, parents and children, youth, single parent, danger ...
Time: 21st century
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 7.5
 4K
Mother Goose (2015)
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Country: Sweden
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: Sonja (Alexandra Rapaport) lives a rather carefree life with her beloved family. The husband Frederick's marijuana business providing family finances a silver lining. But life is shattered and Sonja forced to play a dangerous game with both ...
Style: suspenseful, realistic, serious, captivating, tense ...
Audience: chick flick
Plot: organized crime, family relations, nordic, female protagonist, escapades, rivalry, dishonesty, parents and children, scheming, vengeance, society, poor ...
Place: scandinavia, stockholm sweden, eastern europe
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 6.5
 3K
Red Widow (2013)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: When Marta Walraven's mob husband is brutally murdered, she takes on gangsters and the FBI to unveil the truth about his death. As she digs into this dark underworld, she'll test her own strength, relying on her resourcefulness, ...
Style: serious, tense, suspenseful, realistic, captivating ...
Audience: chick flick
Plot: family relations, unlikely criminals, vengeance, parents and children, single mother, organized crime, suburbs, drug lord, rivalry, escapades, scheming, loneliness ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa, california, san francisco
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The Promised Neverland (2019)
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story: The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings. The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood ...
Style: anime, tense, touching, suspenseful, captivating ...
Plot: friendship, murder, hopes, death, betrayal, survival, scheming, danger, dishonesty, livestock, broken leg, vengeance ...
Time: future, 2040s, 21st century
Place: japan
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 8.4
 425K
Amadeus (1984)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA, France
Duration: 160 min.
Story: The incredible story of genius musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told in flashback by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri – now confined to an insane asylum.
Style: inspirational, epic, costume drama, clever, period piece ...
Audience: date night, adult
Plot: music, classical music, composer, genius, mozart, envy, opera, musician, musician's life, mentor, obsession, bohemian life ...
Time: 18th century, 1790s, 1820s, 1800s, georgian era ...
Place: vienna, austria, eastern europe, italy, europe ...
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Wind Blows in Chang Lin (Nirvana in Fire II) (2017)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: 40 years have passed after the events of the Nirvana in Fire. Xiao Ting Sheng (father of two young sons, Ping Zhang and Ping Jing) is the Prince of Chang Lin and general of the Great Liang dynasty's army. However, the officials in the imperial ...
Style: political, costume drama
Plot: wuxia, self sacrifice, royal family, scheming, martial arts, royalty, betrayal, revenge, military, scheme, bromance, death ...
Place: ancient china
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How to Steal a Dog (2014)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Family
Country: South Korea
Duration: 109 min.
Story: A young girl lives in a van with her little brother & her mom. Tired of the embarrassing situation which was promised to be temporary, she decides to try to fix it all on her own. But how to get the money needed first? One day, the girl comes ...
Style: suspenseful, psychological, tense, captivating, entertaining ...
Plot: dog, working mom, homeless, youth, single mother, get rich quick scheme, loss of pet, street kid, homelessness, heist, scheming, children ...
Time: 21st century
Place: south korea
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Empresses In The Palace (2011)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story: The Legend of Zhen Huan, also known as Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, is a Chinese television series based on the Internet novel of the same name. It first aired in China on 17 November 2011. It was announced in 2013 that the drama will be exported to ...
Style: historical drama, costume drama, tense, captivating, dorama
Plot: qing dynasty, chinese emperor, chinese history, palace intrigue, palace, empress, love triangle, mistress, strong female lead, heir to the throne, scheming, rivalry ...
Time: 18th century
Place: china, ancient china
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The Imperial Doctress (2016)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story: Growing up in a family of physicians, Tan Yun Xian was adored by her grandparents for her intellect, curiosity and medical acumen. Despite the many barriers for female physicians in ancient China, Yun Xian nevertheless proved herself to be a skilled ...
Style: entertaining, captivating, exciting, dramatic, costume drama ...
Plot: asian history, love triangle, harem, strong female lead, female doctor, scheming, royal palace, chinese emperor, palace intrigue, ming dynasty, relationships, medical ...
Time: 15th century
Place: ancient china, china
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Arthdal Chronicles (2019)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min.
TV show
Story: In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society.
Style: tense, political, epic, suspense, enigmatic ...
Plot: rise to power, prophecy, politics, fictional country, culture clash, power struggle, ancient world, secret, tribe, reincarnation, fantasy world, curse ...
Time: prehistory, prehistoric times, ancient times
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 5.3
 685
Saippuaprinssi (2006)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Finland
Duration: 97 min.
Story: A soap opera screenwriter writes a romance for herself and the star of the show.
Style: humorous, romantic, captivating, semi serious, soap opera
Plot: romantic rivalry, love triangle, older woman younger man relationship, actor, male female relationship, rivalry, audition, theatre group, scheming, age-gap relationship, screenwriter, amnesia ...
Place: finland
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King Charles III (2017)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 88 min.
Story: Prince Charles' accession to the throne following the Queen's death. When he refuses to sign a controversial bill into law, political chaos ensues: a constitutional crisis, rioting on the streets and a tank in front of Buckingham Palace.
Style: suspenseful, tense, exciting, costume drama, controversial
Plot: king of england, palace, monarchy, british monarchy, scandal, interracial relations, scheming, father son relationship, treason, breaking the fourth wall, royalty, twists and turns ...
Time: near future
Place: buckingham palace, england
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X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min.
Story: The story concerns Dr James Xavier, ably portrayed by Ray Milland. He has invented a serum for improving human vision. When his funding is cut he proceeds to experiment on himself -- with horrifying results. From the director who gave you Swamp ...
Style: scary, psychological, atmospheric, suspenseful, psychedelic ...
Plot: mad scientist, hospital, monkey, experiment, scientist, surgery, macabre, death, insanity, visceral, supernatural ability, supernatural ...
Time: year 1963, 60s
Place: california, las vegas, usa
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 6.3
 10K
Wilderness (2023)
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: A dream holiday becomes a nightmare for a young British couple who seemingly have it all, as heartbreak turns into fury and revenge.
Style: thrilling, captivating, psychological
Plot: revenge, love affair, infidelity, problem, male female relationship, relationships, love story, devious, couple relations, scheming, couples, tragic love ...
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Black Widow Business (2016)
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 127 min.
Story: Kozo Nakase attends meetings for single widowers looking to remarry. He meets Sayoko Takeuchi and eventually marries her. Not longer after their marriage, Kozo Nakase suddenly collapses and dies. Kozo Nakase leaves everything to Sayako. The rest of ...
Style: captivating, psychological, thrilling, semi serious, satirical
Plot: inheritance, scoundrel, black widow, family problems, relationship problems, dysfunctional family, family relations, satire, money, scheming, male female relationship, relationships ...
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 4.6
 150
Triple Threat (2022)
Genre: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story: The families of twin sisters are "infiltrated" by a mysterious triplet, who was separated from them at birth by their adopted mother. Her deadly plan is to frame one of the twins for murdering the other’s husband, and then assume the ...
Style: psychological, enigmatic, captivating, suspenseful, suspense ...
Plot: murder, sister sister relationship, frame up, murder mystery, twins, scheming, plan, brother brother relationship, sisters, brothers, twins separated at birth, mysterious girl ...
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Flowers for My Life (2007)
Genre: Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Na Hana loves money more than anything. she left her home town for Seoul. She decided that the only way she could be with money is to marry a rich man who will die soon. She soon meets Yoon Ho Sang, a young man who is a poor, troublemaker, and also ...
Style: captivating, entertaining, romantic, dorama
Plot: terminal illness, male female relationship, unrequited love, disorder, relationships, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, rich and poor, escapades, couple relations, relationship problems, illness, love and romance ...
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Samson and Delilah (2011)
Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
TV show
Story: Samson is a courageous man, strong, fearless, a Hebrew who fights many armies of his people enemies, and savage beasts; also, he keeps to himself the mysterious secret of his strength. He was born as the promise of being the rescuer of his people ...
Style: novela, tense, disturbing, captivating
Plot: bible, feminine wiles, betrayal, secret, scheming, male female relationship, deception, warrior, couple relations, con trick, tragic love, relationships ...
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Swimming with Sharks (2022)
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story: When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio’s notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy ...
Style: captivating, disturbing, suspense, tense
Plot: manipulative behavior, assistant, coworker, workplace, manipulation, employer employee relationship, female protagonist, scheming, women, nudity, female nudity, sexy woman ...
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The Royal Scandal (2001)
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes - the world's greatest detective - faces a most alluring adversary... Legendary opera star Irene Adler is threatening to destroy the King of Bohemia's reputation with proof of their illicit ...
Style: disturbing, tense, captivating, suspense
Plot: sherlock holmes, sleuth, intrigue, blackmail, uncover truth, cat versus mouse, female villain, palace intrigue, teamwork, king, female antagonist, investigation ...
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Cruel Palace: War of Flowers (2013)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: There is no power struggle that is more cruel and vicious as among the concubines in a royal palace. Jo So Yong is a beautiful but conniving royal concubine during the Joseon Dynasty who will stop at nothing to win the love and power of King In Jo. ...
Style: tense, captivating, romantic, political
Plot: kingdom, royal court, palace intrigue, royal romance, royal family, rich and poor, power, intrigue, love and romance, power struggle, relationships, male female relationship ...
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Her Mother's Killer (2020)
Genre: Drama
Country: Colombia
TV show
Story: Nearly 30 years after her mom's murder, a political strategist launches a calculated plan to ruin the Colombian presidential candidate who killed her.
Style: political, captivating, political thriller, telenovela
Plot: family secret, political intrigue, relationship problems, politician, vengeance, expose, revenge, father daughter relationship, criminal's revenge, family relations, political unrest, secret ...
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 6.3
 68
The 4th Life (2006)
Genre: Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 88 min.
Story: In this surreal thriller, mysterious blond Marie March takes a journey to the town of Darckeville to scam a priceless set of antiques from an eccentric collector, but also to get away from the clutches of her overbearing older husband. On the ...
Style: psychotronic, psychedelic, gothic, surreal, tense ...
Plot: murder, revenge, surrealism, chase, death, innocence, hallucination, blood, lesbian, unrequited love, insanity, social problems ...
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Warriors of the Yang Clan (2004)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story: Based on the historical exploits of the Yang military family during the Song Dynasty, this drama begins as war between China and the neighboring Liao kingdom is about to begin.
Style: romantic, captivating
Plot: warrior, political intrigue, power struggle, showdown, father son relationship, romantic relationship, fight for supremacy, father and son, political conspiracy, relationships, domineering father, traitor ...
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 6.3
 328K
Neighbors (2014)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.
Style: funny, not serious, entertaining, humorous, teen ...
Audience: teens, girls' night, adult
Plot: youth, fraternity, teenager, college, friendship, high school, plan gone awry, stupidity, friends, party, neighbor neighbor relationship, rivalry ...
Time: year 2014, 2010s, year 1985, year 1971, 1930s ...
Place: usa
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Welcome to Christmas (2018)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story: Resort developer Madison Lane is tasked with finding a location for a new ski resort. Her boss tells her to take a trip to Christmas, Colorado, to consider the location. On her way into town, Madison has a minor fender-bender with the town’s ...
Style: entertaining, romantic, light, humorous, feel good ...
Audience: date night, girls' night
Plot: christmas, holiday, small town, single father, small town sheriff, christmas romance, opposites attract, moral dilemma, christmas spirit, fall in love, chance meeting, unlikely couple ...
Place: denver colorado
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Seducing Doctor Lewis (2003)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 108 min.
Story: A much-needed boost, in the form of a new factory, is promised to the residents of the tiny fishing village St. Marie-La-Mauderne, provided they can lure a doctor to take up full-time residency on the island. Inspired, the villagers devise a scheme ...
Style: feel good, humorous, witty, semi serious, entertaining ...
Plot: culture clash, village, friendship, small town, unemployment, doctor, goofy hero, nothing goes right, social relations, disorder, comedy of errors, dishonesty ...
Time: year 2003, 21st century
Place: canada, quebec, montreal
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The Grand Seduction (2013)
Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 113 min.
Story: A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As ...
Style: semi serious, inspirational, entertaining, novela, offbeat ...
Plot: doctor, small town, con trick, white lie, small village, manipulation, fishing village, adultery, seaside, cricket, con game, jazz ...
Time: 21st century
Place: newfoundland, canada
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Sexy Evil Genius (2013)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story: A dark comedy about an eclectic group of strangers invited to a downtown bar by a mutual ex-lover, Nikki Franklyn, a maddeningly sexy, unpredictable and possibly insane young woman who's recently gotten out of prison for murdering her last ...
Style: suspenseful, tense, humorous, independent film, talky ...
Audience: date night
Plot: psychopath, ex-lover, couples, group of strangers, vengeance, betrayal, obsession, rivalry, dark humor, murder, ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship, isolation ...
Time: 21st century
Place: los angeles, usa
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 7.4
 10K
Endless Love (2015)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story: Two separate worlds lie on two sides of the road in a seaside town. Both too close and way too far from each other. What happens when two young people from these worlds fall in love? Kemal is one of the three children of a moderate family that ...
Style: sentimental, touching, emotional, dramatic, suspenseful ...
Audience: chick flick, girls' night
Plot: true love, forbidden love, tragic love, blackmailer, family life, life, beefcake, love and romance, life is a bitch, violent husband, brutality, life philosophy ...
Place: turkey, istanbul turkey
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