All the Money in the World

In 1973, 16-year-old J. P. 'Paul' Getty III is kidnapped in Rome by an organized crime group. The ransom demanded for his release is set at a staggering $17 million, thrusting his family into a dire predicament.

Flashbacks reveal Paul's privileged upbringing as the grandson of the wealthy oil magnate J. Paul Getty. His parents, Gail and John Getty Jr., once enjoyed a stable life until financial struggles began to take their toll.

Gail's relationship with John deteriorates as he succumbs to drug addiction and infidelity. After a tumultuous period, Gail bravely files for divorce in 1971, seeking sole custody of her children.

On July 10, 1973, J. Paul Getty, informed by his secretary Nancy, coldly dismisses Gail's pleas for help regarding the ransom. His refusal to pay is based on the belief that doing so would encourage more kidnappings.

Fletcher Chase, a negotiator for Getty Oil and a former CIA operative, is brought in to handle the situation. Tasked with keeping Gail shielded from the harrowing details, he faces immense pressure to secure Paul's release.

As Paul's captivity stretches on in a hideout in Calabria, Southern Italy, he endures psychological torment from his captors. Despite maintaining his calm, the pressure mounts as ransom negotiations go unresolved.

Without ransom payment, the situation becomes more desperate. A kidnapper's identity is mistakenly exposed to Paul, leading to a tragic escalation in violence and hopelessness within the group.

In a twist of fate, a dead body is mistakenly identified as Paul’s, causing confusion and fleeting hope for his family. Gail's determination leads to a painful reality check as she recognizes that the body is not her son.

Chase's efforts eventually reveal that Paul has been sold to another crime group demanding an even higher ransom. Meanwhile, one of Paul’s ears is mutilated and sent to a newspaper as a terrifying threat.

Determined not to lose her son, Gail begins gathering the ransom funds. With Chase’s guidance, they devise a risky plan to negotiate terms and attempt to secure Paul's release.

After intense negotiations, Getty ultimately agrees to pay only $1 million, leaving Gail responsible for the remainder. In a desperate move, she signs over parental rights to lessen the financial burden.

During the ransom exchange, Paul attempts to escape from his captors. He encounters both Chase and Gail, leading to a tense and dramatic series of events as they work together to secure his safety.

Tragically, J. Paul Getty passes away in 1976 after a life marked by wealth and controversy. His death leaves Gail with the daunting task of managing her children's inherited wealth with dignity.

Following Getty's death, Gail begins converting her children's inheritance into a charitable trust. Many significant artifacts from Getty's vast collection are eventually organized for sale and contribute to the establishment of the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.