The Town Timeline ( Real )

release
September 17, 2010

Release of 'The Town'

The movie 'The Town', directed by Ben Affleck and starring Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, and Rebecca Hall, was released.

production
2009

Filming of 'The Town'

Principal photography for 'The Town' took place, primarily in Boston, Massachusetts, showcasing the Charlestown neighborhood.

award
January 16, 2011

Ben Affleck wins Golden Globe for Best Director

Ben Affleck received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director for his work on 'The Town'.

The Town Timeline ( Fictional )

bank_robbery
Early Spring

Robbery at Fenway Park

Doug MacRay and his crew rob a bank near Fenway Park in Boston.

relationship
Shortly after the robbery

Hostage and Connection with Claire

Doug takes Claire, the bank manager, hostage, but later lets her go and begins a romantic relationship with her.

investigation
Following the early robberies

FBI Investigation Begins

FBI agent Adam Frawley starts investigating Doug and his crew to stop the robberies.

heist
Mid-Spring

Crew Targets Armored Truck

Doug and his crew plan and execute a heist on an armored truck.

relationship
During relationship development

Doug Reveals His Past to Claire

Doug tells Claire about his life in Charlestown and his reasons for involvement in crime.

investigation
Following the armored truck heist

FBI Closes in on Crew

The FBI gets a stronger lead on Doug's crew and intensifies the investigation.

conflict
Late Spring

Crew Kidnaps Special Agent Frawley

To negotiate and protect their freedom, the crew intimidates Frawley.

character_development
Approaching Summer

Doug's Conflict and Decision

Doug struggles between his criminal life and his love for Claire, deciding to leave the life behind.

action
Early Summer

Final Heist and Shootout

The crew carries out a final heist that leads to a violent shootout with police.

resolution
Shortly after the shootout

Doug Fakes His Death and Escapes

Doug fakes his death to escape with Claire and start a new life outside of crime.