2. American Hustle

Directed by: David O. Russell

Produced by: Charles Raven, Richard Suckle, Megan Ellison

Screenplay by: Eric Warren Singer, David O. Russell

Starring: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence

Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress

Synopsis: When small-time con man Irving Rosenfeld meets Sydney Prosser, an ambitious hustler who persuades him to up the stakes in his scams, they find themselves targeted by FBI agent Richie DiMaso. With the threat of prison looming, Irving and Sydney agree to cooperate with DiMaso in a far-reaching sting operation that will target prominent political figures.