The Town

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The Town

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Released Sep 17, 2010

2h 4m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) leads a band of ruthless bank robbers and has no real attachments except for James (Jeremy Renner), who -- despite his dangerous temper -- is like a brother. Everything changes for Doug when James briefly takes a hostage, bank employee Claire Keesey. Learning that she lives in the gang's neighborhood, Doug seeks her out to discover what she knows, and he falls in love. As the romance deepens, he wants out of his criminal life, but that could threaten Claire.

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Tense, smartly written, and wonderfully cast, The Town proves that Ben Affleck has rediscovered his muse -- and that he's a director to be reckoned with.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

So this isn't fresh, exactly, but it is tense and exciting and well performed and you do end up caring about the people you've been manipulated into caring about. I ask you: what more could you want from a trip to the cinema?

Aug 30, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

The Town is a definite must-see.

Rated: A

Sep 11, 2017

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

As far as a developing directing talent goes, The Town is to Ben Affleck what Pulp Fiction was to Quentin Tarantino. It's that good.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 22, 2010

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

It’s a well-executed mashup of set pieces and character dynamics that fail to build on what came before. Which, truth be told, still makes for a pretty entertaining viewing.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 25, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

While it's not as epic and well-acted as "Heat" and nowhere near as visceral as "The Departed," "The Town" can hold it's own in the crime thriller department.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

If Affleck hasn’t already discovered that this is his niche, he’s encouraged to continue bringing us well-executed Boston crime stories like this one.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 9, 2023

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Rehan A

The Town delivers gritty thrills and raw emotion, diving deep into the lives of Boston’s criminal underbelly with sharp direction and strong performances. While some plot turns feel familiar, its intense heists and moral complexities keep the story gripping from start to finish.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Andrew B

One of the best Boston based movies ever made

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/25

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Michael S.

“The Town” is an action packed thriller, and based in Charlestown Boston. This neighborhood is notorious for its bank robberies. This group of friends knows nothing except robbery. There is never a boring moment in this movie, and it is definitely one of my favorite Affleck movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Shaun R

Underrated film. This is very good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Spartan R.

Excellent, exciting, and captivating movie. Highly recommend.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Calvin T

Not perfect but it kept me interested

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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Doug MacRay (Ben Affleck) leads a band of ruthless bank robbers and has no real attachments except for James (Jeremy Renner), who -- despite his dangerous temper -- is like a brother. Everything changes for Doug when James briefly takes a hostage, bank employee Claire Keesey. Learning that she lives in the gang's neighborhood, Doug seeks her out to discover what she knows, and he falls in love. As the romance deepens, he wants out of his criminal life, but that could threaten Claire.

Director: Ben Affleck
Producer: Graham King, Basil Iwanyk
Screenwriter: Peter Craig, Ben Affleck, Aaron Stockard
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: GK Films, Thunder Road Film
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Use|Some Sexuality|Strong Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $92.2M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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