The Place Beyond the Pines

A slow-burning, emotionally heavy crime saga that follows the ripple effects of one man's choices across generations, leaving a lingering sense of sorrow and consequence.

Directed by

Derek Cianfrance

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes

Tagline

One moment can change your life.

Overview

A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Family, parenthood, identity, guilt

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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