What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTriple Frontier
Film · 2019
If you loved Triple Frontier, start with SEAL Team (Benjamin Cavell, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Triple Frontier across media.
What hooked you in Triple Frontier is the way professional camaraderie inevitably curdles under the crushing weight of greed and moral compromise.
Books on the same thread
A Simple Plan
Scott Smith · Book · 2007
Shares a thread with Triple Frontier: Greed.
Just as in Triple Frontier, this story explores the corrosive power of sudden wealth on long-standing bonds, forcing ordinary men to confront their own latent capacity for violent betrayal.
Armored
Mark Greaney · Book
Explores: redemption arc, mercenary operations, high-stakes mission.
If you enjoyed the tactical precision and high-stakes mercenary operations of Triple Frontier, this narrative provides a similar look at an elite operative pushed to his absolute physical limits.
The Fort Bragg Cartel
Seth Harp · Book
Explores: institutional cover-ups, systemic corruption, veteran trauma.
This investigative work mirrors the darker, systemic undercurrents of Triple Frontier, examining how veteran trauma and institutional corruption create dangerous environments for those once tasked with protecting the state.
Heat 2
Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner · Book
Explores: professional obsession, criminal underworld, cat and mouse.
The professional obsession and legacy of violence found here will resonate with anyone who appreciated the calculated planning and eventual unraveling of the crew in Triple Frontier.
Series on the same thread
Money Heist
Álex Pina · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Triple Frontier: Moral Ambiguity.
Like the team in Triple Frontier, these characters are driven by desperation and a meticulous plan, showcasing how high-stakes heists dismantle the moral boundaries of even the most disciplined groups.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Jonathan Tropper · Series · 2025
Explores: wealth inequality, midlife crisis, moral decay.
This show echoes the moral decay seen in Triple Frontier, portraying how personal financial struggles can drive individuals to justify criminal acts against their own social and professional circles.
SEAL Team
Benjamin Cavell · Series · 2017
Explores: Brotherhood, Sacrifice, PTSD.
This series captures the same intense brotherhood and military sacrifice found in Triple Frontier, focusing on the heavy emotional toll that constant exposure to dangerous, high-stakes combat missions demands.
The A-Team
Frank Lupo · Series · 1983
Explores: Wrongfully Accused, Redemption, Teamwork.
While lighter in tone, the premise of elite soldiers operating outside the law as seen in Triple Frontier is central here, highlighting the complex dynamics of a specialized team.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Hidden Third
Podcast
Explores: underground economy, black market, organized crime.
If the global crime landscape of Triple Frontier fascinated you, this podcast provides an authentic look at the underground markets and illicit economies that fuel such high-stakes criminal activity.
Cleared Hot
Podcast
Explores: military life, personal growth, overcoming fear.
This podcast offers a real-world perspective on the military mindset depicted in Triple Frontier, exploring the personal growth and leadership challenges inherent in a life defined by dangerous operations.
Common questions
Is Triple Frontier based on a true story?
The movie Triple Frontier is a fictional story about former special ops soldiers who reunite to steal 75 million dollars from a South American drug lord. It is not based on a specific historical event or true story.
What is the main goal of the soldiers in Triple Frontier?
In Triple Frontier, the group of former special ops soldiers reunites to execute a high-stakes heist. Their primary objective is to steal 75 million dollars from a powerful South American drug lord while struggling to make ends meet.
Are there any sequels to Triple Frontier?
There are currently no sequels to Triple Frontier. The film concludes the story of the former special ops soldiers and their high-stakes heist against the South American drug lord as presented in the original 2019 release.
Why do the characters reunite in Triple Frontier?
The characters in Triple Frontier reunite because they are struggling to make ends meet after their time in the military. They decide to use their special ops skills to perform a high-stakes heist and steal 75 million dollars from a South American drug lord.