Heartbreakers (2001 film)

Heartbreakers is a 2001 American romantic comedy crime film directed by David Mirkin and starring Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Gene Hackman, Ray Liotta, Jason Lee, and Anne Bancroft. The film follows a mother-daughter con artist team who seduce and then divorce wealthy men for their money. Max (Weaver) is the experienced and sophisticated senior partner, while Page (Hewitt) is the more impulsive and rebellious daughter who is starting to question their lifestyle.

The plot centers around their latest scheme in Palm Beach, Florida, where Max targets a tobacco magnate (Hackman) while Page attempts to strike out on her own, falling for a bar owner (Lee). Their plans become complicated by their own desires and emotions, as well as the unexpected return of one of their previous marks (Liotta). The film features numerous twists and turns, double-crosses, and comedic moments as the duo attempts to outwit each other and their targets. It explores themes of family relationships, trust, and the allure of wealth.