What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Highwaymen
John Lee Hancock · Film · 2019
If you loved The Highwaymen, start with Manhunt (Ed Whitmore, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Highwaymen across media.
If you loved the gritty, methodical pursuit of outlaws in The Highwaymen, you will appreciate these relentless cat-and-mouse investigations.
Books on the same thread
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
David Grann · Book · 2018
Explores: Racial injustice, Corruption, Greed.
Like The Highwaymen, this account of the Osage murders reveals the dark underbelly of American history, focusing on the systemic corruption that necessitates a dedicated, high-stakes federal investigation.
The Lincoln Lawyer
Michael Connelly · Book · 2011
Shares a thread with The Highwaymen: Moral Ambiguity.
This legal thriller mirrors the moral ambiguity found in The Highwaymen, forcing you to navigate the complex line between justice and the law through a sharp, uncompromising protagonist.
Holly
Stephen King · Book · 2023
Explores: missing persons, elderly sociopaths, investigative process.
Much like the weary determination of the Rangers in The Highwaymen, this story centers on an obsessive investigative process aimed at exposing the dark secrets of dangerous individuals.
Killers of the Flower Moon
David Grann · Book · 2018
Explores: systemic corruption, colonial exploitation, conspiracy.
This narrative non-fiction captures the same haunting atmosphere of historical true crime found in The Highwaymen, detailing how systemic corruption challenges those tasked with upholding the law.
Series on the same thread
MINDHUNTER
Joe Penhall · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with The Highwaymen: Moral Ambiguity.
Fans of The Highwaymen will recognize the intense focus on profiling and the psychological toll of the manhunt, as agents dedicate their lives to catching notorious, cold-blooded killers.
Bloodhounds
Jason Kim · Series · 2023
Explores: Underdog Story, Financial Crime, Debt.
This gritty drama shares the high-stakes conflict of The Highwaymen, pitting determined individuals against ruthless criminals who exploit the vulnerable and operate outside the bounds of conventional society.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Chad Feehan · Series · 2023
Shares a thread with The Highwaymen: Law Enforcement.
Just as The Highwaymen highlights the burden of the lawman, this series depicts the legendary pursuit of outlaws, emphasizing the gritty reality of frontier justice and dedicated enforcement.
Manhunt
Ed Whitmore · Series · 2019
Explores: Serial Killer Investigation, Forensic Science, Detective Work.
This series mirrors the obsessive pursuit seen in The Highwaymen, focusing on the methodical police work required to bring serial criminals to justice through persistent, real-world investigative techniques.
Podcasts on the same thread
Gunfighters
MeatEater · Podcast
Explores: frontier violence, outlaw culture, historical myth-making.
If you were drawn to the historical outlaw culture in The Highwaymen, this deep dive into frontier violence provides the same gritty, biographical look at the legends of American crime.
Infamous America
Black Barrel Media · Podcast
Shares a thread with The Highwaymen: moral ambiguity.
This podcast explores the same themes of moral ambiguity and violent legacies that defined The Highwaymen, offering a window into the darkest chapters of America’s history and manhunts.
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Common questions
Is The Highwaymen based on a true story?
The Highwaymen is based on the true story of Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers commissioned in 1934 to track down and stop the criminal duo Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
What is the main conflict in The Highwaymen?
The main conflict in The Highwaymen involves two retired Texas Rangers attempting to end a violent crime spree committed by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who are widely worshiped by the public despite their cold-blooded murders.
Who are the primary targets in The Highwaymen?
The primary targets pursued by the protagonists in The Highwaymen are Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. These two figures are depicted as notorious robbers and killers who gained significant public notoriety during their 1934 crime wave.
What role do Frank Hamer and Manny Gault play in The Highwaymen?
In The Highwaymen, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault are former Texas Rangers who are brought out of retirement to end the vicious crime wave caused by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.