What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedGoliath
Frédéric Tellier · Film · 2022
If you loved Goliath, start with Goliath (David E. Kelley, 2016) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Goliath across media.
What hooked you in Goliath was the way it exposes corporate malfeasance through the eyes of those fighting for justice.
Start with the source
The source
Goliath
David E. Kelley · Series · 2016
Books on the same thread
The Litigators
John Grisham · Book · 2011
Shares 2 threads with Goliath: David vs. Goliath, Legal Thriller.
Like Goliath, this story captures the high-stakes friction of a David versus Goliath legal battle as opportunistic lawyers challenge a massive corporation over dangerous medical products.
The 6:20 Man
David Baldacci · Book
Shares a thread with Goliath: Corporate Thriller.
If you appreciated the corporate investigation elements of Goliath, you will find this deep dive into the halls of economic power and corruption equally compelling and relentless.
The Appeal
John Grisham · Book
Shares a thread with Goliath: Legal thriller.
This narrative mirrors the environmental litigation found in Goliath, pitting principled individuals against corporate interests in a high-pressure struggle that demands accountability for toxic negligence.
A Time to Kill
John Grisham · Book · 1992
Shares 2 threads with Goliath: David vs. Goliath, Legal Thriller.
Fans of the courtroom drama in Goliath will recognize the same intense moral stakes and the powerful atmosphere of a legal system pushed to its absolute limits.
Series on the same thread
Toxic Town
Jack Thorne · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Goliath: David vs. Goliath.
This title echoes the environmental justice themes of Goliath by following determined individuals who refuse to stay silent when corporate actions cause devastating harm to their community.
Dopesick
Danny Strong · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Goliath: David vs. Goliath.
This exploration of systemic corruption and corporate greed mirrors the tone of Goliath, detailing how one organization can trigger a catastrophic public health crisis for profit.
Painkiller
Series · 2023
Shares a thread with Goliath: David vs. Goliath.
Much like Goliath, this series examines the consequences of corporate negligence, tracing the path from the boardroom to the victims who are left to deal with the fallout.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
James Strong · Series · 2024
Shares a thread with Goliath: David vs. Goliath.
The fight for justice against a faceless entity in this docudrama captures the exact spirit of resistance and activism that made the characters in Goliath so resonant.
Podcasts on the same thread
Swindled
Podcast
Explores: Corporate Crime, Financial Crime, Fraud.
If you were drawn to the expose of corporate evil in Goliath, this podcast provides an equally chilling look at the real-world impact of systemic white-collar crime.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
While quieter than Goliath, this series shares a focus on the complexities of rural life and community, reminding you of the human heart behind every social struggle.
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Common questions
Is the 2022 movie Goliath related to the 2016 television series Goliath?
No, the 2022 movie Goliath directed by Frédéric Tellier and the 2016 television series Goliath are separate productions. They do not share the same plot, characters, or source material, despite both projects sharing the same title.
What is the primary conflict in the 2022 movie Goliath?
The 2022 movie Goliath focuses on a legal and social battle involving environmental law. It follows a lawyer, an activist, and a corporate lobbyist whose lives intersect after a pesticide exposure incident causes cancer and triggers a widespread public movement.
Does the 2022 movie Goliath feature a lobbyist character?
Yes, the 2022 movie Goliath features an ambitious lobbyist named Mathias. He works for an international chemical corporation and his professional path collides with a tenacious environmental lawyer and a schoolteacher turned activist during the film.
Who directed the 2022 movie Goliath?
The 2022 movie Goliath was directed by Frédéric Tellier. The film tells the story of how the lives of a lawyer, a schoolteacher, and a lobbyist collide following a tragic act involving pesticide exposure that sparks a powerful movement.