The Town

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The Town

R

2010

2h 4m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Doug MacRay leads a band of ruthless bank robbers and has no real attachments except for James, 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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Critics Consensus

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

Aug 30, 2018

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?

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 11, 2017

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The Town is a definite must-see.

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Jim Schembri

The Age (Australia)

Oct 22, 2010

4/5

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.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mar 26, 2026

3.5/4

A crackling drama with a fine sense of both spatial relationships (thank director Ben Affleck) and character relationships (thank scripter Ben Affleck).

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 11, 2025

4/5

A surprisingly effective crime thriller that succeeds by leaning into the diversity of the ensemble cast of characters and their perspectives.

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

Jul 25, 2024

7/10

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.

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Darrin M

@RT15057856 4 days ago

Something about The Town never gets old. It’s honestly amongst the best movies I’ve ever seen, it certainly cracks the top 25. It’s exciting, interesting and has an excellent rewatchability factor too. If you haven’t seen this one, do yourself a favor.

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Dennis G

@MunchinBooty Sep 8, 2026

Excellent movie, highly recommend. I've seen it a dozen times.

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Kilo R

@Kgrita Aug 28, 2026

It's a phenomenal movie with a great cast. Keeps you wondering what will happen next, the whole film.

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Shawna R

@Shawnarrr Aug 14, 2026

The Town is what happens when a bunch of heavily armed Boston lunatics decide that a healthy career in banking is overrated. Ben Affleck directs himself, Jeremy Renner, and an alarming amount of guns through a world of bank robberies, bad decisions, and people yelling "Boston!" like it’s a battle cry. The action is brutal, the accents are thick enough to stop bullets, and everyone looks like they desperately need a therapist, or a getaway car. Five stars. A beautiful love story about crime, loyalty, and the complete absence of sensible career choices.

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Kirstie W

@KLoves Jul 11, 2026

Jeremy Renner. That’s why I watched this. Not the best. There’s some really silly annoying scenes. Otherwise it’s fine.

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Juris O

@Juris100 Jun 30, 2026

By and large, if you don't go into details, the film is not bad.

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Synopsis

Doug MacRay leads a band of ruthless bank robbers and has no real attachments except for James, 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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