What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAll That Glitters
Danielle Steel · Book · 2021
If you loved All That Glitters, start with All That Glitters (2010) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to All That Glitters across media.
If you loved the journey of self-discovery in All That Glitters, you will appreciate these stories of finding identity amid privilege.
Start with the source
The source
All That Glitters
Film · 2010
Films on the same thread
Materialists
Celine Song · Film · 2025
Explores: Love Triangle, Second Chance Romance, Ambition vs. Love.
Like the protagonist in All That Glitters, this matchmaker navigates the complex tension between personal ambition and the expectations of a high-stakes life within the modern elite.
The Philadelphia Story
George Cukor · Film · 1940
Shares a thread with All That Glitters: Self-Discovery.
This classic exploration of high society mirrors the path to self-discovery found in All That Glitters, focusing on a woman reevaluating her life after facing unexpected personal changes.
Steel Magnolias
Herbert Ross · Film · 1989
Explores: female bonding, small-town life, tragedy and resilience.
Much like the emotional growth in All That Glitters, this story centers on the resilience of women forming bonds while navigating the transitions of their own unique lives.
The Life List
Adam Brooks · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with All That Glitters: Self-Discovery.
This journey of self-discovery echoes the themes in All That Glitters, as a woman uncovers hidden family truths while striving to define her own path toward true happiness.
Series on the same thread
Gossip Girl
Stephanie Savage · Series · 2007
Shares a thread with All That Glitters: Coming-of-Age.
Fans of the atmosphere in All That Glitters will recognize the focus on privilege and social status, where the lives of the wealthy are constantly under intense scrutiny.
The Gilded Age
Julian Fellowes · Series · 2022
Explores: Social Class, New Money vs. Old Money, American Dream.
This period drama explores social class and women's ambition with a depth that complements the character development and societal context found throughout All That Glitters.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jonathan Tropper · Series · 2025
Explores: wealth inequality, midlife crisis, moral decay.
If you were drawn to the exploration of wealth and status in All That Glitters, this look at the moral decay of the privileged provides a darker perspective.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Amy Sherman-Palladino · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with All That Glitters: Self-Discovery.
Miriam Maisel’s shift from an elite lifestyle to an independent career mirrors the quest for fulfillment and self-discovery that defines the protagonist’s journey in All That Glitters.
Podcasts on the same thread
Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb, TODAY · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with All That Glitters: Self-discovery.
This exploration of human resilience and emotional healing directly expands on the themes of growth and personal reflection that anchor the narrative arc of All That Glitters.
Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Everything Happens Studios · Podcast · 2026
Kate Bowler’s examination of success, suffering, and happiness offers a non-fiction counterpart to the search for true meaning that drives the character arc in All That Glitters.
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Common questions
Is All That Glitters by Danielle Steel a series?
All That Glitters by Danielle Steel is a standalone novel published in 2021. The book focuses on the life of Nicole Coco Martin as she navigates personal adversity and seeks happiness, and it is not part of a larger series or sequence of books.
Is the 2010 movie All That Glitters based on the 2021 book?
The 2010 movie All That Glitters is not the source material for the 2021 novel All That Glitters by Danielle Steel. These are two separate titles that share the same name but do not share a plot or narrative connection.
What is the plot of the book All That Glitters?
All That Glitters tells the story of Nicole Coco Martin, the only child of successful parents. The narrative follows her journey as she inherits her mother's beauty and creativity while working to overcome significant adversity in her pursuit of personal identity and true happiness.
Should I read All That Glitters before watching the 2010 movie?
Because the 2021 novel All That Glitters and the 2010 movie All That Glitters are unrelated works, there is no required order for consuming them. You can read the book or watch the movie independently as they do not share a connected storyline or characters.