The Phoenician Scheme

Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.

Cast

Benicio del Toro

as Zsa-zsa Korda

Mia Threapleton

as Sister Liesl

Michael Cera

as Bjorn Lund

Riz Ahmed

as Prince Farouk

Tom Hanks

as Leland

Bryan Cranston

as Reagan

Mathieu Amalric

as Marseille Bob

Richard Ayoade

as Sergio

Jeffrey Wright

as Marty

Scarlett Johansson

as Cousin Hilda

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Unlike a few of the more recent Wes Anderson films, I thought this had more of a substantial story to underpin the antics as it follow the quite literally death-defying activities of entrepreneur “Korda” (Benicio del Toro). Now he’s made his squillions somewhat disreputably and has frequently been t...

r96sk

'The Phoenician Scheme' is Wes Anderson being Wes Anderson (complimentary). I loved this! 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'The French Dispatch' are works of this director that I've enjoyed most, but this 2025 release is on another level for me. It's as amusing as it as stunning...

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-phoenician-scheme-review-for-fans-and-skeptics-alike-a-more-accessible-entry-point-into-wes-andersons-world/ "The Phoenician Scheme is yet another clear example of Wes Anderson's singular vision, with the filmmaker continuing to provide spac...

Margot Maritz

I absolutely adored this film; I think it was brilliantly done. I love Wes Anderson movies, and true to his style, this film was filled with drama and some cheeky flair. I’m not quite sure what skill it takes for an actor to sit there with basically one expression throughout the entire film, yet ...

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