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The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Series · 2024
You loved The Gentlemen because you enjoy the collision of high-stakes criminal underworlds with the sharp, cynical humor of unexpected outsiders.
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The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2020
Books on the same thread
An Offer From a Gentleman
Julia Quinn · Book · 2015
Explores: class disparity, hidden identity, aristocratic society.
If the aristocratic inheritance and class tension of The Gentlemen captured your attention, you will appreciate this Regency courtship that masterfully navigates the rigid social hierarchies of elite British society.
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · Book · 2024
Explores: Grief, Childhood Trauma, Vigilante Justice.
Fans of The Gentlemen will find the same dark, gripping atmosphere here, where small-town secrets and the heavy weight of moral ambiguity drive a complex narrative of justice and survival.
The Various Haunts of Men
Susan Hill · Book · 2004
Explores: Missing Persons, Small Town Secrets, Obsessive Investigation.
Much like the investigative grit found in The Gentlemen, this story follows a persistent search for truth that exposes the dangerous underbelly hidden behind the facade of quiet, provincial life.
The Tenant
Freida McFadden · Book · 2025
Explores: Gaslighting, Hidden Identity, Secrets and Lies.
You will recognize the high-stakes desperation and tangled web of deception seen in The Gentlemen, as this domestic thriller centers on a man whose life unravels through dark, hidden secrets.
Films on the same thread
Snatch
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2000
Shares a thread with The Gentlemen: Black Comedy.
Coming from the same visionary director, this film delivers the quintessential British crime experience you enjoyed in The Gentlemen, featuring a chaotic ensemble cast and rapid-fire, witty criminal double-crossing.
Wrath of Man
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2021
Shares 2 threads with The Gentlemen: organized crime, moral ambiguity.
If the moral ambiguity and lethal precision of Eddie’s transition into crime in The Gentlemen hooked you, this film offers a similarly intense, stylized exploration of a mysterious man seeking revenge.
RocknRolla
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2008
Shares 2 threads with The Gentlemen: Black Comedy, Moral Ambiguity.
This film shares the DNA of The Gentlemen, focusing on the intersection of London's criminal underworld, real estate schemes, and the inevitable greed that forces dangerous, shady characters to collide.
Hit Man
Richard Linklater · Film · 2024
Shares 2 threads with The Gentlemen: Moral Ambiguity, Crime Comedy.
The Gentlemen thrives on the performance of a fish-out-of-water protagonist, a theme mirrored here as a mild-mannered professor gets pulled into a high-stakes life of crime and false pretenses.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
If the dark comedic tone of The Gentlemen appealed to your sense of humor, these investigative breakdowns of criminal absurdity provide a similarly irreverent look at the consequences of illegal behavior.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Much like the way The Gentlemen dissects the criminal element in a specific setting, this podcast provides an analytical yet humorous deep dive into the dark reality of small-town crime.
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Common questions
Is The Gentlemen 2024 TV series a direct sequel to the 2020 movie?
The Gentlemen 2024 television series is not a direct sequel to the 2020 movie. While both projects share the same creator, Guy Ritchie, the series follows the story of Eddie inheriting an estate and discovering a weed empire, rather than continuing the plot of the original film.
Should I watch The Gentlemen movie before starting the 2024 series?
You do not need to watch the 2020 movie before starting the 2024 series. The Gentlemen television show features an independent narrative centered on Eddie and his family estate, so it functions as a standalone experience for viewers who are new to the franchise.
What is the premise of The Gentlemen series?
The Gentlemen series follows Eddie, who inherits his family estate only to discover it houses an enormous weed empire. The plot revolves around his interactions with the proprietors of this operation, who have no intention of vacating the property or ending their business activities.
Is The Gentlemen series based on the 2020 movie of the same name?
The Gentlemen television series is a project by Guy Ritchie that shares a title and thematic tone with the 2020 movie. However, the series focuses on a new story involving an aristocratic inheritance and a hidden cannabis empire, rather than adapting the specific events of the film.