10 Best Films Set During The Great Depression

7. Paper Moon

Real life father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O'Neal play Moses Pray and Addie Loggins. Moses is a sneaky grifter and Addie a young con artist who may or may not be Moses' daughter. The two form an unlikely friendship, as well as a partnership which sees them make their way across the Midwestern region of the US, conning their way to make a living. The performances anchor the film, and earned Tatum O'Neal an Academy Award for her portrayal of young Addie.