What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAll the Money in the World
Ridley Scott · Film · 2017
If you loved All the Money in the World, start with Trust (Simon Beaufoy, 2018) — a series on the same thread. Below: 2 books, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to All the Money in the World across media.
If All the Money in the World hooked you, it is because you are fascinated by the corrosive influence of extreme wealth.
Books on the same thread
Billion-Dollar Ransom
James Patterson and Duane Swierczynski · Book
Shares a thread with All the Money in the World: Wealth and Power.
Much like the high-stakes negotiations in All the Money in the World, this thriller captures the intense pressure of managing a crisis when a billionaire family faces a massive abduction.
A Simple Plan
Scott Smith · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with All the Money in the World: Greed.
This story mirrors the moral decay seen in All the Money in the World, showing how the sudden presence of life-changing money triggers a rapid and violent descent into dark greed.
Series on the same thread
Trust
Simon Beaufoy · Series · 2018
Shares 3 threads with All the Money in the World: Wealth and Power, Family Dysfunction, Greed.
This series offers an essential companion to All the Money in the World, expanding on the same Getty family dysfunction and the chilling reality behind a high-profile, real-life kidnapping.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime World
Podcast
Shares a thread with All the Money in the World: True Crime.
If the true crime elements of All the Money in the World captivated you, this podcast provides an equally gritty, investigative look at the real people behind the headlines.
Swindled
Podcast
Shares 2 threads with All the Money in the World: Greed, True Crime.
This podcast explores the same corporate evil and financial corruption that define the atmosphere of All the Money in the World, exposing the dark side of wealth and unchecked power.
Common questions
Is All the Money in the World based on a true story?
Yes, All the Money in the World is based on the real kidnapping of John Paul Getty III. The film depicts the historical events surrounding his mother's desperate struggle to secure his release after his billionaire grandfather, Jean Paul Getty, initially refuses to pay the ransom demand.
What is the central conflict in All the Money in the World?
The central conflict in All the Money in the World involves the kidnapping of sixteen-year-old John Paul Getty III. The narrative focuses on the intense pressure his mother exerts on his grandfather, Jean Paul Getty, to provide the funds necessary to pay the ransom and ensure the boy's safety.
Who is the primary antagonist in All the Money in the World?
In All the Money in the World, the primary conflict arises from the actions of Jean Paul Getty. As the billionaire grandfather, his refusal to pay the ransom for John Paul Getty III creates the primary obstacle for the boy's mother as she attempts to save her son.
Does All the Money in the World focus on the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III?
Yes, the plot of All the Money in the World specifically centers on the kidnapping of sixteen-year-old John Paul Getty III. The story tracks his mother's efforts to convince the wealthy Jean Paul Getty to pay the required ransom to secure her son's return from his captors.