If you loved
Going in Style
Film · 2017
If you loved the way Going in Style turns financial desperation into a daring, camaraderie-fueled mission, you will enjoy these stories.
Books on the same thread
Holy Mayhem
Pat G'Orge-Walker · Book · 2012
Shares 2 threads with Going in Style: Friendship, Retirement.
Just like the protagonists in Going in Style, these characters face pension loss and turn to amateur criminal investigation to reclaim their agency and financial security in their later years.
A Simple Plan
Scott Smith · Book · 2007
Explores: Moral Decay, Greed, Consequences.
If the moral quandary of seizing money to fix a bleak financial future in Going in Style captivated you, this thriller explores the darker consequences of that same impulsive decision.
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
James McBride · Book · 2023
Explores: Community, Secrets, Prejudice.
This mystery echoes the way Going in Style uses a specific discovery to unravel community secrets, blending small-town life with the lingering impact of past crimes and hidden social injustices.
The Catcher in the Rye
J. D. Salinger · Book · 1951
Explores: Alienation, Loss of Innocence, Teenage Angst.
While tonally distinct, this story captures the same sense of alienation and societal disconnect that drives the elderly friends in Going in Style to finally take matters into their own hands.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
The focus on intergenerational friendship and the thrill of being wrapped up in a high-stakes investigation mirrors the amateur sleuthing energy found within the heist plot of Going in Style.
Good Girls
Jenna Bans · Series · 2018
Explores: Female Empowerment, Desperate Housewives, Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the trio in Going in Style, these suburban mothers find their lives disrupted by financial desperation and choose to break the law to regain their personal power.
Leverage
John Rogers · Series · 2008
Explores: Robin Hood, Underdog, Justice for the Little Guy.
If you enjoyed the Robin Hood spirit of Going in Style, this series offers a similar premise of skilled underdogs uniting to fight back against corrupt corporate and governmental entities.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jonathan Tropper · Series · 2025
Explores: wealth inequality, midlife crisis, moral decay.
This story mirrors the central conflict of Going in Style, where a sudden loss of financial status pushes an ordinary person to start robbing those around them to survive.
Podcasts on the same thread
Zane and Heath: Unfiltered
Zane & Heath · Podcast · 2026
Explores: creator culture, friendship dynamics, candid storytelling.
The core appeal of Going in Style is the genuine bond between lifelong friends, a dynamic that remains the primary focus of this candid and conversational look at their lives.
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, spontaneity, shared life experiences.
The camaraderie and organic hilarity shared by these hosts will resonate with anyone who appreciated the natural, lived-in friendship that anchors the heist narrative of Going in Style.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Going in Style?
Going in Style follows three lifelong friends who face financial desperation. To provide for their loved ones and recover money lost to a bank, they decide to execute a daring heist against that same financial institution.
Why do the main characters decide to rob a bank in Going in Style?
In Going in Style, the three protagonists decide to rob the bank because it absconded with their money. They are motivated by the need to pay their bills and ensure they can still support their loved ones.
Is Going in Style about a group of friends?
Yes, Going in Style focuses on three lifelong pals who band together. Driven by financial hardship, the group risks everything by planning a bank robbery to reclaim the funds they feel were stolen from them by the institution.
Does Going in Style involve a heist?
Yes, Going in Style features a plot centered on a daring bid to knock off a bank. The three friends undertake this high-stakes robbery as a desperate measure to resolve their financial struggles and help their families.