Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

Andy Hanson is a finance executive facing imminent disaster as he struggles to recover misappropriated funds that he used to support his drug addiction. With an audit approaching, he is desperate to find a solution to his financial turmoil.

Hank, Andy's brother, finds himself in a bleak situation as he needs money to pay child support. He faces the risk of losing access to his daughter if he fails to meet his financial obligations to his ex-wife.

In a moment of desperation, Andy devises a plan to rob their parents' jewelry store. Hank reluctantly agrees to the plan despite his reservations, believing it to be a quick solution to their financial woes.

Andy convinces Hank that he cannot participate in the robbery due to his recent activities, but reassures him they will be safe because only an elderly clerk will be present. He wrongly believes that their parents' insurance will cover any losses, which lessens his moral qualms.

Despite Andy's insistence on keeping the robbery low-key, Hank makes a critical choice to hire Bobby Lasorda, an experienced criminal, without Andy's knowledge. This decision dramatically escalates the stakes of their plan.

The robbery takes a disastrous turn when their mother, Nanette, unexpectedly enters the store. A violent shootout ensues after she pulls a concealed firearm on Bobby, leading to chaos and tragedy.

During the shootout, Hank witnesses Bobby being killed in the crossfire, which profoundly impacts him and leads to his immediate flight from the scene. The trauma of the event marks a turning point for Hank's character.

Following the robbery, Nanette succumbs to her injuries in the hospital after Charles decides to take her off life support. This heartbreaking decision adds to the emotional burden on the family.

Devastated by the loss of his wife, Charles becomes determined to find justice, believing that one of the robbers is still at large. His grief transforms into a relentless pursuit that puts him on a collision course with his sons.

Hank encounters Bobby's brother-in-law, Dex, who demands financial reparations for Bobby's death. This encounter heightens the tension and complicates Hank's already precarious situation.

Amidst all the chaos, Hank's secret affair with Gina, Andy's wife, is revealed. Gina expresses her growing discontent with her marriage, creating an additional layer of emotional conflict for Hank.

In a desperate attempt to resolve their problems, Andy plans to rob his drug dealer. This choice further plunges him into a violent world as he resorts to lethal measures to eliminate both the dealer and a witness.

As Andy's paranoia escalates, he reveals to Hank that he knows about his affair with Gina. This confrontation leads to a critical moment where Hank’s life hangs in the balance as tensions mount between the brothers.

In a shocking turn of events, Chris shoots Andy in self-defense during the climactic confrontation. This act of bravery changes the course of the chaos and impacts the fates of the characters involved.

In a powerful finale, Charles confronts Andy, and after a brief reconciliation, he attacks him in a fit of rage, leaving him for dead. This tragic conclusion encapsulates the cycle of violence and betrayal within the family.