What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Series · 2024
If you loved The Gentlemen, start with The Gentlemen (Guy Ritchie, 2020) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Gentlemen across media.
What hooked you in The Gentlemen was the way high-stakes criminal chaos violently crashes into the rigid structures of established British society.
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The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2020
Books on the same thread
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Dorothy L. Sayers · Book · 2024
Explores: Post-WWI trauma, British class system, Inheritance disputes.
If you enjoyed the aristocratic estate dynamics of The Gentlemen, you will appreciate how this mystery explores inheritance and social class tensions within a traditional British setting.
Crook Manifesto
Colson Whitehead · Book
Explores: systemic corruption, 1970s urban decay, criminal underworld.
Much like the criminal underworld explored in The Gentlemen, this narrative captures the grit of systemic corruption and the high-stakes struggle for power within a complex urban environment.
A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel
Amor Towles · Book · 2017
Explores: Adaptation, Resilience, Loss of Innocence.
You will find the same preoccupation with aristocratic heritage and the loss of status seen in The Gentlemen reflected here as a displaced aristocrat navigates changing social landscapes.
The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman · Book · 2020
Explores: Retirement, Friendship, Unlikely Detectives.
If the dark humor and clever investigative antics of The Gentlemen appealed to you, you will love how this group of amateur sleuths uncovers secrets in a quiet setting.
Films on the same thread
Snatch
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2000
Shares a thread with The Gentlemen: Black Comedy.
Fans of The Gentlemen will recognize the signature style of Guy Ritchie here, featuring a chaotic ensemble cast and the frantic, double-crossing energy of the London criminal underworld.
RocknRolla
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2008
Shares 2 threads with The Gentlemen: Black Comedy, Moral Ambiguity.
This film shares the frenetic pace and stylistic flair of The Gentlemen, focusing on the intersection of real estate scams and the greedy, double-crossing nature of London gangsters.
Hit Man
Richard Linklater · Film · 2024
Shares 2 threads with The Gentlemen: Moral Ambiguity, Crime Comedy.
The moral ambiguity and identity-shifting deceptions that drive the plot of The Gentlemen are perfectly echoed in this dark comedy about a professor playing a dangerous game.
The Ladykillers
Alexander Mackendrick · Film · 1955
Shares 3 threads with The Gentlemen: Moral ambiguity, Black Comedy, Crime Comedy.
If you enjoyed the clash between criminal intent and domestic life in The Gentlemen, you will appreciate this classic comedy about inept criminals hiding in an unsuspecting home.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
This podcast mirrors the dark comedy and fascination with legal absurdity found in The Gentlemen, applying a sharp, investigative wit to the scandalous behavior of high-profile figures.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Much like the thematic blend of tragedy and humor in The Gentlemen, this podcast uses deep research and a comedic lens to examine how crime disrupts the provincial status quo.
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Common questions
Is The Gentlemen TV series a direct sequel to the 2020 movie?
The 2024 series The Gentlemen is a standalone story set in the same world as the 2020 movie. While both share the creative vision of Guy Ritchie, the television show focuses on Eddie inheriting an estate that hides a massive weed empire rather than the movie's specific plot.
Should I watch the 2020 movie before starting The Gentlemen series?
You do not need to watch the 2020 movie to understand the 2024 television series. The Gentlemen show functions as an independent narrative centered on aristocratic inheritance and criminal enterprise, allowing viewers to enjoy it without prior knowledge of the events depicted in the earlier film.
What is the premise of The Gentlemen series?
The Gentlemen series follows Eddie, an aristocrat who inherits a family estate. Upon taking ownership, he discovers that the property serves as the base for an enormous weed empire. The proprietors of this operation have no intention of leaving, forcing Eddie into the world of organized crime.
Is The Gentlemen series connected to the 2020 film of the same name?
Yes, The Gentlemen series is connected to the 2020 film as both projects are created by Guy Ritchie and share a common thematic universe. Despite this connection, the series features a distinct storyline involving Eddie and his family estate that operates independently from the movie's plot.