If you loved
Saltburn
Emerald Fennell · Film · 2023
If Saltburn captivated you, it is because you are drawn to stories where obsession and class friction collide within insular, suffocatingly wealthy environments.
Books on the same thread
The Secret History
Donna Tartt · Book · 1993
Explores: Secrets, Guilt, Moral Ambiguity.
Just as Saltburn explores the dangerous allure of an elite inner circle, this novel captures the moral ambiguity and lethal consequences of desperate outsiders trying to belong at any cost.
The Goldfinch
Donna Tartt · Book · 2013
Explores: grief and bereavement, obsession and addiction, found family.
Like Saltburn, this story maps the psychological toll of class disparity, centering on a young man navigating the opulent yet treacherous world of the extremely wealthy with obsessive intensity.
Holly
Stephen King · Book · 2023
Shares 2 threads with Saltburn: Obsession, Psychological Thriller.
Fans of the dark, obsessive character studies found in Saltburn will appreciate this thriller, which delves into the moral corruption lurking beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives.
Love Story
Erich Segal · Book · 1970
Explores: Forbidden Love, Class Differences, Terminal Illness.
If you were fascinated by the class-based power dynamics in Saltburn, you will recognize the same tension between privilege and working-class struggle that drives this iconic tale of romance.
Series on the same thread
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us
Series · 2024
Explores: Forbidden Love, Class Differences, Private School.
This series mirrors the volatile social climbing and secrets found in Saltburn, depicting a high-stakes power struggle between an arrogant heir and a sharp-witted student from a different world.
Succession
Jesse Armstrong · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Saltburn: Dark Comedy.
Much like the eccentric Catton family in Saltburn, the Roys embody a toxic brand of wealth where power and moral ambiguity define every interaction within their dysfunctional inner circle.
The White Lotus
Mike White · Series · 2021
Shares 3 threads with Saltburn: Privilege, Class Conflict, Dark Comedy.
This series serves as the perfect companion to Saltburn, dissecting the grotesque nature of privilege and the dark, underlying tensions that erupt when different social classes are forced together.
Euphoria
Sam Levinson · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Saltburn: Identity.
If the raw, destructive identity exploration in Saltburn resonated with you, this series offers a similarly intense look at youth navigating trauma, addiction, and complex, shifting social hierarchies.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
This investigation into the eccentricities of a wealthy family captures the same voyeuristic fascination with social decay and isolation that makes Saltburn so unsettlingly compelling to watch.
Slow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Political scandal, Archival research, Cultural impact.
Just as Saltburn peels back the layers of a hidden, privileged world, this series uncovers the shocking secrets and scandals that reside behind the facade of powerful social institutions.
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Common questions
Is Saltburn based on a book?
Saltburn is a 2023 film written and directed by Emerald Fennell. It is not an adaptation of a book, and there are no other versions or source-material siblings for this story in our catalog.
What is the premise of Saltburn?
Saltburn follows Oliver Quick, an Oxford University student struggling to find his place. He becomes drawn to the aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to spend a summer at his family's eccentric and sprawling estate.
Who directed Saltburn?
Saltburn was written and directed by Emerald Fennell. The 2023 film focuses on the experiences of student Oliver Quick as he enters the world of the wealthy Catton family at their estate.
Where does the story of Saltburn take place?
The story of Saltburn begins at Oxford University, where student Oliver Quick meets the aristocratic Felix Catton. The narrative then shifts to the Catton family's eccentric and sprawling estate, which is also named Saltburn.