Playing God (2012 film)

Playing God is a 2012 American independent crime thriller film directed by Karan Kandhari and starring Luke Grimes, Zoe Lister-Jones, and Alan Tudyk. The film follows Mickey (Luke Grimes), a young con artist working various scams in Los Angeles, who unexpectedly finds himself entangled with a powerful crime boss named Jones (Marc Blum).

Mickey's life takes a dangerous turn after he attempts to swindle a self-help guru named Harold (Alan Tudyk) and Harold's disillusioned wife, April (Zoe Lister-Jones). Jones, impressed by Mickey's audacity, recruits him for a high-stakes con involving forged artwork and complex double-crosses.

As Mickey delves deeper into Jones' criminal underworld, he becomes increasingly conflicted and struggles to maintain his moral compass. The film explores themes of ambition, manipulation, and the corrupting influence of power. The intricate plot features twists and turns, blurring the lines between who is conning whom. The relationship between Mickey, Harold, and April becomes increasingly complicated as they navigate the treacherous landscape created by Jones. The ending leaves the audience to question the true outcome of the elaborate scheme and the fates of the involved characters.