What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Tenth Man
Graham Greene · Book · 2022
If you loved The Tenth Man, start with A Man Escaped (Robert Bresson, 1956) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Tenth Man across media.
What hooked you in The Tenth Man was the claustrophobic tension of moral compromise when your survival demands a devastating sacrifice.
Films on the same thread
A Man Escaped
Robert Bresson · Film · 1956
Explores: Ingenuity, Hope, Resilience.
Much like the prisoner in The Tenth Man, you will appreciate how this film strips away artifice to focus on the raw, singular necessity of survival and human ingenuity.
The Third Man
Carol Reed · Film · 1949
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Post-War Disillusionment, Betrayal.
If the moral ambiguity of The Tenth Man resonated with you, this film offers a similarly cynical look at post-war society where truth is buried under layers of betrayal.
Grand Illusion
Jean Renoir · Film · 1937
Explores: Class Conflict, Fraternization, Duty vs. Loyalty.
This film mirrors the complex internal conflicts found in The Tenth Man, exploring how the pressures of incarceration force individuals to confront their own sense of duty and honor.
The Great Escape
John Sturges · Film · 1963
Explores: Ingenuity, Resilience, Fraternity.
While the scale is larger, you will find the same desperate spirit of defiance present in The Tenth Man as these prisoners risk everything to reclaim their lost freedom.
Series on the same thread
Black Bird
Dennis Lehane · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with The Tenth Man: Psychological Thriller.
The high-stakes psychological game played here echoes the moral trap of The Tenth Man, where the protagonist must navigate a dangerous relationship to secure his own eventual release.
The Prisoner
Patrick McGoohan · Series · 1967
Shares a thread with The Tenth Man: Psychological Thriller.
This series captures the same existential dread and loss of identity seen in The Tenth Man, trapping its protagonist in a surreal environment that demands total psychological resistance.
Holocaust
Gerald Green · Series · 1978
Shares a thread with The Tenth Man: Survival.
You will recognize the harrowing atmosphere of The Tenth Man in this portrait of lives irrevocably altered by the crushing weight of systemic persecution and wartime survival.
The Waltons
Earl Hamner, Jr. · Series · 1972
Shares a thread with The Tenth Man: World War II.
If The Tenth Man hit, The Waltons shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
48 Laws Of Power, By Robert Greene (Full AudioBook)
Podcast
Explores: power dynamics, social strategy, manipulation.
If The Tenth Man hit, 48 Laws Of Power, By Robert Greene (Full AudioBook) shares the thread.
The Deca Tapes
Lex Noteboom · Podcast · 2025
The mystery surrounding these confined individuals mirrors the tension in The Tenth Man, forcing you to question the true nature of the characters trapped in their shared space.
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Common questions
Is The Tenth Man based on a true story from World War II?
The Tenth Man is a work of fiction by Graham Greene. It tells a morally complex story about a man held in a German prison camp during World War II, but it is not a historical account of real events.
What edition of The Tenth Man includes the new preface?
The 2022 edition of The Tenth Man features a new preface by Michael Korda. This specific release also includes an introduction written by the author, Graham Greene, providing additional context for the novel.
Who is the author of The Tenth Man?
The Tenth Man was written by the acclaimed author Graham Greene. Greene is also known for writing other classic works of literature such as Brighton Rock and The Quiet American.
What is the primary setting of The Tenth Man?
The Tenth Man is set within a German prison camp during the period of World War II. The narrative focuses on a man at the mercy of deadly forces while he is being held captive at this location.