What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Vault
Jaume Balagueró · Film · 2021
If you loved The Vault, start with Money Heist (Álex Pina, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 1 series and 1 podcast, each matched to The Vault across media.
If you loved The Vault, you crave the adrenaline of high-stakes, meticulously planned infiltrations where every second counts against impossible odds.
Books on the same thread
The Art Thief
Michael Finkel · Book
Explores: obsession, criminal psychology, art appreciation.
Just as The Vault captures the thrill of bypassing impenetrable security, this true story explores the obsessive, calculated nature of an art thief who treats high-value targets like personal puzzles.
The 6:20 Man
David Baldacci · Book
Explores: Wall Street corruption, Whistleblowing, Power dynamics.
If the corporate infiltration in The Vault kept you engaged, you will appreciate this deep dive into the dangerous, hidden power dynamics lurking within the halls of a massive institution.
The Collector
Daniel Silva · Book
Explores: international intrigue, clandestine operations, cultural heritage preservation.
Much like the team-based operation in The Vault, this story hinges on the high-stakes collaboration between an expert and a thief to secure a priceless piece of history before time runs out.
Void Moon
Michael Connelly · Book · 2001
Shares a thread with The Vault: Heist Thriller.
Fans of The Vault will recognize the familiar intensity of a professional criminal executing a high-stakes heist, where the margin for error is nonexistent and the stakes are life or death.
Series on the same thread
Money Heist
Álex Pina · Series · 2017
Explores: Mastermind, Underdog Story, Us vs. Them.
If The Vault drew you in with its mastermind-led team operation, you will find this series a perfect match for its focus on elaborate planning and high-stakes, underdog criminal maneuvers.
Podcasts on the same thread
The White Vault
Fool and Scholar Productions · Podcast · 2026
Those who enjoyed the locked-room tension of The Vault will be gripped by this isolated, high-pressure scenario where a specialized team faces an impenetrable mystery in a hostile, unforgiving environment.
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Common questions
Is The Vault set in a real city?
Yes, The Vault is set in Madrid, Spain. The narrative takes place in 2010 during the period when the city was focused on the national team's participation in the World Cup, providing the backdrop for the heist conducted by the group of thieves.
What is the primary objective of the thieves in The Vault?
The group of thieves in The Vault aims to break into one of the most secure and guarded locations on the planet. They plan to execute this daring heist while the city of Madrid is distracted by the 2010 World Cup events.
When does the story of The Vault take place?
The Vault is set in 2010. The timing of the film coincides with Spain's national team participating in the World Cup, which serves as the central distraction for the thieves as they attempt to penetrate a highly secure facility in Madrid.
Who directed The Vault?
The Vault was directed by Jaume Balagueró. Released in 2021, the film follows a group of thieves attempting a high-stakes heist in Madrid, Spain, during the 2010 World Cup.