What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedKill Me Tomorrow
William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone · Book
If you loved Kill Me Tomorrow, start with Longmire (John Coveny, 2012) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Kill Me Tomorrow across media.
You loved the clever deception and outlaw camaraderie in Kill Me Tomorrow, where aging men reclaim their agency through dangerous schemes.
Films on the same thread
No Country for Old Men
Joel Coen · Film · 2007
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Fate vs. Free Will, Existentialism.
Just as Kill Me Tomorrow explores the consequences of high-stakes theft, this film forces you to confront the brutal reality and moral ambiguity that follows an impulsive, life-altering criminal act.
Tombstone
George P. Cosmatos · Film · 1993
Shares 2 threads with Kill Me Tomorrow: Revenge, Revisionist Western.
This story mirrors the brotherhood and grit found in Kill Me Tomorrow, showcasing legendary figures forced into action as they navigate the shifting codes of the American frontier.
Unforgiven
Clint Eastwood · Film · 1992
Shares a thread with Kill Me Tomorrow: Revisionist Western.
If you appreciated the aging outlaws in Kill Me Tomorrow, you will resonate with this tale of a retired gunman returning to his violent past for one final mission.
Hell or High Water
David Mackenzie · Film · 2016
Explores: Brotherhood, Economic hardship, Desperation.
This modern take on the outlaw spirit captures the same desperate brotherhood seen in Kill Me Tomorrow, as two siblings execute a high-stakes plan to save their family legacy.
Series on the same thread
Longmire
John Coveny · Series · 2012
Explores: Grief and Loss, Small Town Corruption, Redemption.
Like the seasoned protagonists in Kill Me Tomorrow, this sheriff relies on his experience and hard-won wisdom to navigate corruption and rebuild his life in a challenging, rural landscape.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jonathan Tropper · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Kill Me Tomorrow: heist thriller.
This show echoes the heist thrills of Kill Me Tomorrow, focusing on a man who uses deception against his own social circle to navigate a sudden, midlife crisis.
Lonesome Dove
Series · 1989
Shares a thread with Kill Me Tomorrow: Revisionist Western.
This epic captures the nostalgia and camaraderie of Kill Me Tomorrow, following long-time companions who refuse to let their age prevent them from embarking on one last adventure.
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
Much like the unlikely team in Kill Me Tomorrow, this series highlights how an shared obsession can draw strangers together into a complex web of investigation and amateur sleuthing.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If the dark humor and crime-solving elements of Kill Me Tomorrow appealed to you, these comedic investigations into small-town tragedies provide a similar blend of forensic analysis and wit.
Kill List
Podcast
Explores: Dark Net, Murder for Hire, Technological Crime.
This investigative journey mirrors the tension of Kill Me Tomorrow by exposing the hidden, lethal underworld of contract killings that exists just beneath the surface of everyday society.
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Common questions
Is Kill Me Tomorrow the start of the Old Cowboys Never Die series?
No, Kill Me Tomorrow is the third book in the Old Cowboys Never Die series. You should read the previous two books in the series first to understand the context of the characters before starting this specific installment.
What is the main plot of Kill Me Tomorrow?
In Kill Me Tomorrow, the protagonists disguise themselves as even older cowboys to rob banks. They eventually face cutthroat killers who are actively copying their methods, forcing the old cowboys to deal with the dangerous imitators who are using their own tactics against them.
Who wrote Kill Me Tomorrow?
Kill Me Tomorrow was written by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. It serves as the third entry in their Old Cowboys Never Die series, continuing the story of the aging outlaws who find themselves hunted by copycat criminals.
Does Kill Me Tomorrow feature copycat villains?
Yes, a central conflict in Kill Me Tomorrow involves the main characters facing cutthroat killers who mimic their criminal activities. The old cowboys must navigate this situation after adopting disguises as even older men to carry out their own bank robberies.