Doug MacRay (played by Ben Affleck) is a skilled thief and leader of a group of bank robbers in Charlestown, a neighborhood in Boston known for producing a high number of bank robbers. Despite being successful in their illegal operations, Doug is feeling trapped and trapped in the criminal lifestyle, longing for a way out.
During a robbery, the group takes bank manager Claire Keesey (played by Rebecca Hall) hostage and later releases her unharmed. However, Doug starts to develop romantic feelings for Claire and begins monitoring her to ensure she does not reveal any information to the authorities.
Meanwhile, FBI Agent Adam Frawley (played by Jon Hamm) is investigating the group's criminal activities and is closing in on identifying them. As Doug and Claire's relationship deepens, the risk of their identities being exposed increases, leading to a tense and thrilling climax.
The film also explores the impact of the criminal lifestyle on Doug's relationships with his father, a former bank robber who now runs a local bar, and old friend James "Jem" Coughlin (played by Jeremy Renner), who becomes increasingly reckless and dangerous.
The Town received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and authenticity in portraying the Charlestown area and its criminal underworld. It is a gritty and suspenseful crime drama that delves into the complicated moral choices of its characters.