The Town (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Town is a 2010 drama thriller starring Ben Affleck and Jon Hamm. It is based on Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $154 million worldwide on a $37 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $37M
- Based on
- Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Town About?
The premise of The Town without spoilers, adapted from Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Boston's Charlestown neighborhood, Doug MacRay leads a skilled crew specializing in bank robberies. His life becomes complicated when he encounters Claire, a hostage during one of their heists. As an unexpected romance develops, Doug dreams of leaving his criminal past behind. However, his loyalty to his partners, particularly the volatile Jem, is challenged by the risks of their continued operations and the increasing pressure from the FBI. Doug must choose between his former life and the possibility of a fresh start with Claire.
The Town Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bank robbery
- criminal gang
- heist
- hostage
- gunfight
- 2010s
- blindfold
- bank manager
- written and directed by cast member
- neo noir
- money laundering
- reference to csi
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- boston mob
- irish neighborhood
- irish mob
- irish american mob
- irish gangster
- irish gang
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- criminal investigation
- heist crime
- organized crime
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- photography
- 21st century
- stand alone movie without sequel
- love
- group
- hairy chested man
- heat the temperature
- begins with text
- robbery goes awry
- heist goes wrong
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- woman on top sex
- prison
- surveillance
- florida
- florist
- single mother
- driver's license
- fbi agent
- armored car
- kiss
- masked robber
- anger
- prison visit
- police surveillance
- telephoto lens
- watching tv
The Town Cast
Ben Affleck leads the cast, with Jon Hamm.
The Town Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Town 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 72% User score
See on TMDB
The Town Plot Summary
What happens in The Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
This synopsis is adapted from the extended edition of the film featured on the BluRay release and is still undergoing edits. The narrative opens with text stating, “One blue-collar Boston neighborhood has produced more bank robbers and armored car thieves than anywhere in the world.” As the scene transitions, we hear testimonials from those familiar with Charlestown, including a Federal Agent from the Boston Robbery Task Force who remarks, “Bank robbery became like a trade in Charlestown, passed down from father to son,” and a proud yet regretful Charlestown man recounting how the area, while ruinous to his life, is a source of pride.
Full summary
The whole story of The Town, scene by scene
The Town Box Office & Budget
The Town grossed $154 million worldwide on a $37 million budget, 4.2 times what it cost. $92.2 million came from the US and Canada and $61.8 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$154M
4.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $92.2M
- International
- $61.8M
- Budget
- $37M
The Town Awards & Nominations
The Town was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Jeremy Renner
The Town Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser Promo
- Clip Full Movie Preview
- Featurette The Town - Featurette
How Well Do You Know The Town?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary occupation of the characters from Charlestown?
Cars in The Town
143 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche and the 2001 Dodge Caravan.
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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Important role -
2001 Dodge Caravan Important role -
2006 Dodge Charger Important role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
The Town Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Atracción peligrosa” and “The Town - Stadt ohne Gnade”.
- Also known as
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- Atracción peligrosa
- The Town - Stadt ohne Gnade
- Kalaki
- Ganav Ironi
- Za taun
- Місто злодіїв
- 타운
- Assassinato
- Relação Sexual
- 狂盜之城
- Город воров
- 城中大盗
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- Hırsızlar Şehri
- Město
- A Cidade
- The Town: Ciudad de ladrones
- Tolvajok városa
- Mesto
- Miasto Złodziei
- גנב עירוני
- Orașul
- Atração Perigosa
- 竊盜城
- Градът
- Külm linn, ქალაქი
- ザ・タウン
- Grad lopova
- The Town: Ciutat de lladres
- Місто
- Pilsēta
- Mesto hriechu
- Vụ Trộm Thế Kỷ
- ปล้นสะท้านเมือง
- البلدة
- Miestas
- شهر
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Movies Like The Town
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Departed, The Big Town and Mob Town.
The Town FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Town?
The Town runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Town released?
The Town was released on September 17, 2010.
Who is in the cast of The Town?
The Town stars Ben Affleck and Jon Hamm.
How much did The Town make at the box office?
The Town grossed $154 million worldwide ($92.2 million domestic, $61.8 million international) on a budget of $37 million.
How is The Town rated?
The Town has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is The Town based on a book?
Yes. The Town is adapted from Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan.
Was The Town nominated for any awards?
The Town received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Town have a post-credit scene?
No. The Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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