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Alibi.com (2017) Spoiler-Free Summary – What It's About

Release, runtime and language
2017 · 90 mins · French
Starring
Nawell Madani, Nathalie Baye, Philippe Duquesne, Kad Merad, Didier Bourdon, Michèle Laroque

Greg establishes Alibi.com, a company specializing in creating custom alibis for clients, with the help of his associate Augustin and new employee Medhi. They design elaborate stratagems to conceal clients' activities, but Greg's life becomes complicated when he meets Flo, a woman suspicious of dishonesty. His secret profession is threatened when he discovers Flo’s father, Gérard, is also a client. The situation escalates during a meeting with Gérard’s family, forcing Greg to confront the potential exposure of his unusual business.

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  3. 3 After you watch
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In a world where a little white lie can save a relationship, Greg has turned deception into an art form. As the founder of Alibi.com, he operates a discreet agency that specializes in crafting custom alibis for clients seeking to conceal their romantic indiscretions. Working alongside his loyal associate Augustin and the enthusiastic new hire Medhi, Greg has built a thriving business on the premise that some secrets are worth protecting — and that a well-constructed story can preserve the fragile peace of a partnership. The work demands creativity, quick thinking, and an unwavering commitment to discretion, qualities Greg possesses in abundance.

The agency's success reflects a world where appearances often matter more than reality, and where the people who walk through its doors are desperate for someone else to shoulder the burden of their choices. Greg moves through this landscape with practiced ease, his professional confidence unshaken by the moral complexities of his trade. For him, every alibi is a performance, and every client is an actor in need of a better script. Yet the very skills that make him exceptional at his job also isolate him, creating a divide between his public persona and private identity.

When Florence Martin enters his life, that divide becomes impossible to ignore. A lawyer whose personal philosophy is rooted in absolute honesty, Florence represents everything Greg's profession stands against — and everything he finds himself drawn toward. Her suspicion of dishonesty is immediate and unflinching, forcing Greg into an impossible position. To pursue a relationship with her, he must become the very thing she would never accept: a man living behind a carefully maintained fiction.

The tension between Greg's double life and his growing feelings for Florence creates a delicate balancing act, one that becomes even more precarious when personal and professional worlds begin to collide. As fate would have it, Florence's father, Gérard, is entangled in his own secrets, and the convergence of these hidden threads threatens to unravel everything Greg has built. What follows is a comedic yet incisive exploration of trust, authenticity, and the unintended consequences of lives lived in the shadows of carefully constructed alibis.

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More Movies Like Alibi.com, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Alibi.com tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Movies about tangled lies and comedic deceit like Alibi.com

Fast-paced comedies where a simple lie spirals into a chaotic, hilarious mess. If you liked the escalating farce and awkward misunderstandings in Alibi.com, you'll enjoy these movies where a simple lie spirals out of control. This collection features similar fast-paced comedies centered on deception, secret identities, and the hilarious chaos of trying to keep up a charade.

  • farcical
  • awkward
  • playful
  • misunderstandings
  • escalating
  • comedic tension
  • Tone: light, playful, farcical
  • Pacing: fast, escalating
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The core pattern is a character, often well-intentioned, who creates a false identity or tells a significant lie. This deception immediately complicates their life, especially their romantic or family relationships. The plot is driven by a series of escalating coincidences and close calls, forcing the protagonist into ever more ridiculous situations to prevent exposure. The resolution typically involves a cathartic, public reveal followed by forgiveness and a happy ending.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared engine of comedic tension: the constant, low-stakes threat of a secret being revealed. They share a fast pacing to keep the farce moving, a light tone that ensures the stakes feel relational rather than dire, and a focus on the awkward, playful humor that arises from social deception. The emotional journey is one of mounting pressure and eventual, satisfying release.

Romantic farce comedies with a secret like Alibi.com

Lighthearted romantic comedies where a big secret jeopardizes a new relationship. Fans of the romantic dilemma and secret-keeping in Alibi.com will love these similar movies. This thread gathers lighthearted rom-coms where a character's hidden life or profession creates a cascade of funny, awkward situations that threaten a budding romance before a happy resolution.

  • romantic
  • farcical
  • lighthearted
  • secret-keeping
  • awkward dates
  • double life
  • Tone: light, romantic, comedic
  • Pacing: fast, comedic timing
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The story follows a protagonist who meets someone new and promising. Early on, they make a choice to conceal a key aspect of themselves, often fearing judgment. As the romance blossoms, the secret becomes harder to maintain, especially when their worlds collide in unexpected ways (e.g., the love interest's parent being a client). The second act is a series of comedic set-pieces where the protagonist narrowly avoids exposure. The third act culminates in the secret being revealed, leading to a crisis and a final, heartfelt reconciliation that reaffirms the connection.

Why they belong together: This thread connects movies through a specific romantic-comedic structure: the 'secret-as-obstacle.' They share a light emotional weight, ensuring the drama is playful rather than painful. The pacing is brisk to maintain comedic momentum, and the tone is consistently warm and humorous, even during moments of tension. The focus is on the relational stakes and the humor derived from the protagonist's increasingly desperate attempts to juggle their dual lives.

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