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Ocean's Eleven
Steven Soderbergh · Film · 2001
What hooked you in Ocean's Eleven was the thrill of watching a meticulously planned scheme unfold through the combined talents of a charismatic, specialized team.
Books on the same thread
Void Moon
Michael Connelly · Book · 2001
Explores: Ex-convict protagonist, High-stakes heist, Professional criminal underworld.
Like the crew in Ocean's Eleven, this story centers on a professional criminal navigating the high-stakes underworld, capturing that same tense focus on a complex, expertly executed heist.
To the Nines
Janet Evanovich · Book · 2004
Shares a thread with Ocean's Eleven: Teamwork.
If you enjoyed the Las Vegas setting and snappy banter of Ocean's Eleven, you will appreciate this humorous mystery that pits a determined protagonist against a trio of mobsters.
Lifeguard
James Patterson, Andrew Gross · Book · 2005
Explores: Class disparity, Wrong place wrong time, Criminal underworld.
This thriller mirrors the high-stakes risk and reward dynamic found in Ocean's Eleven, following a protagonist who discovers that a seemingly perfect heist can quickly spiral into chaos.
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald · Book · 2004
Explores: American Dream, Social Class, Love and Loss.
While less of a crime caper than Ocean's Eleven, both stories share a fascination with the allure of extreme wealth, social performance, and the tragedy of chasing a past love.
Series on the same thread
Leverage
John Rogers · Series · 2008
Shares a thread with Ocean's Eleven: Heist.
Much like the specialists in Ocean's Eleven, this team uses their distinct, professional skill sets to pull off elaborate cons, though they apply their talents toward fighting corporate injustice.
Money Heist
Álex Pina · Series · 2017
Shares 3 threads with Ocean's Eleven: Underdog Story, High Stakes, Heist.
This series captures the essence of Ocean's Eleven by focusing on a mastermind who recruits a band of specialists to carry out an incredibly ambitious, high-stakes heist.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Anthony E. Zuiker · Series · 2000
Shares a thread with Ocean's Eleven: teamwork.
If the team-based procedural aspect of Ocean's Eleven appealed to you, you will enjoy watching these forensic investigators use their specialized expertise to solve complex crimes in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas
Gary Scott Thompson · Series · 2003
Shares a thread with Ocean's Eleven: High Stakes.
Set within the same glitzy world of Ocean's Eleven, this drama focuses on the high-pressure environment of casino operations, where mentorship and corporate maneuvering are part of daily life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
This podcast explores the moral ambiguity of criminal activity, offering a deeper, investigative look at the human side of the law-breaking world depicted in Ocean's Eleven.
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
All-In Podcast, LLC · Podcast · 2026
Explores: market disruption, geopolitical strategy, insider perspectives.
The camaraderie and insider perspectives shared by these hosts echo the dynamic of the crew in Ocean's Eleven as they analyze market disruption and complex strategic games.
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Common questions
Is Ocean's Eleven about a single heist?
Yes, Ocean's Eleven follows Danny Ocean and his hand-picked crew of specialists as they attempt to steal more than 150 million dollars from three Las Vegas casinos in one single night.
How much time does Danny Ocean have to pull off the heist in Ocean's Eleven?
In Ocean's Eleven, Danny Ocean executes his plan less than 24 hours after being released on parole. The entire operation to rob the three Las Vegas casinos is designed to take place over the course of one night.
What is the primary motivation for Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven?
Beyond the goal of stealing 150 million dollars, Danny Ocean is driven by the risk of losing his chance to reconcile with his ex-wife, Tess. The heist in Ocean's Eleven complicates his personal efforts to win her back.
How many casinos are targeted in Ocean's Eleven?
The core plot of Ocean's Eleven involves Danny Ocean and his team of specialists attempting to steal over 150 million dollars from three separate Las Vegas casinos simultaneously during one night.