The brothers, Russell and Rodney Baze, are played by Christian Bale and Casey Affleck respectively. Russell works at a steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, while Rodney serves multiple tours in Iraq before returning home and turning to underground fighting to make money. Rodney's debts lead him to a dangerous cabal led by Harlan DeGroat (played by Woody Harrelson), who is known for his brutal tactics.
After Rodney goes missing, Russell takes matters into his own hands and sets out to find his brother, regardless of the personal danger he faces. Along the way, he discovers the corruption and brutality of the criminal underworld in the Northeast and must navigate these dangerous waters to save his brother.
The film is a gritty portrayal of the struggles faced by working-class Americans in the Rust Belt and the lengths they will go to protect their loved ones. It also features strong performances from its supporting cast, including Forest Whitaker as a local law enforcement officer and Willem Dafoe as Russell's underworld contact.
Overall, Out of the Furnace is a tense and poignant drama that delves into the dark corners of the American Dream and the harsh realities of life in the Rust Belt.