The Alibi

The Alibi (2006) is a crime comedy with a romantic streak that you can watch online on iFILM. Reformed con man Ray Elliot has traded grifting for a stranger trade: he builds airtight cover stories for clients cheating on their partners. The slogan says it all — we keep your private life private — and business is booming.

Then one of his richest customers turns up dead, and the cops decide Ray is their man. With a detective squad closing in and a chillingly polite hitman known as The Mormon on his trail, Ray and his sharp assistant Lola have to solve a murder before it gets pinned on them. Steve Coogan headlines the charm, backed by Rebecca Romijn, Selma Blair, John Leguizamo and James Marsden.

This is light noir played with a wink: a scam to cover a scam, fast banter, and a deep bench of oddball side characters instead of heavy drama. It lands for anyone who enjoys a crime caper where the hero lies to everyone and the audience is the only one in on it. Stream The Alibi (2006) online on iFILM.