The Place Beyond the Pines

The Place Beyond the Pines is a gripping crime drama that follows the interconnected lives of three individuals: Luke Glanton, a motorcycle stuntman turned bank robber; Romina Gutierrez, Luke's ex-lover and mother of his son Jason; and Avery Cross, a rookie police officer who becomes embroiled in a web of corruption. The film opens with Luke, played by Ryan Gosling, performing a death-defying stunt at a county fair. After reuniting with Romina, he learns that he has fathered a son and decides to leave the carnival life behind to provide for his family. However, his attempts to find steady work are thwarted by his criminal record, leading him to team up with mechanic Robin Van Der Hook (Ben Mendelsohn) to commit a series of bank robberies. As Luke's life becomes entangled in crime and violence, Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper), a novice police officer, enters the picture. Avery's ambition and desire for recognition lead him down a dangerous path as he becomes embroiled in a corrupt police department run by Detective Deluca (Ray Liotta). When Avery crosses paths with Luke during a botched bank robbery, their lives violently collide in a tragic confrontation that sets the stage for the film's haunting conclusion. The Place Beyond the Pines is an intense thrill ride that explores themes of family legacy, loyalty, and redemption. With its non-linear narrative structure and powerful performances from its all-star cast, this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat until its very last frame.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Place Beyond the Pines include Jamesy Boy, The Town, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Den of Thieves, Public Enemies, The Accountant.

The Place Beyond the Pines was released in theaters on April 19, 2013.

The Place Beyond the Pines was released for streaming on July 23, 2013.