Good Time

Good Time

Year: 2017

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Echo Score: 80
DramaThrillerCrime

After a bank robbery goes wrong, Constantine Nikas desperately tries to free his brother from police custody. Driven by a frantic need to keep his brother from a bleak future, he embarks on a chaotic and dangerous odyssey through New York City's criminal underworld. As night descends, Constantine's increasingly risky actions push him to the edge, blurring the lines between right and wrong in a desperate attempt to save them both.

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1

Brother's Release from Therapy

Connie Nikas takes the drastic step of forcibly removing his brother Nick from a therapy session. This act sets off a series of events that spiral out of their control.

Therapy Center
2

The Bank Heist

Connie and Nick successfully pull off a bank heist in New York City, making a staggering $65,000. This money becomes their means for escape, but their plan is soon derailed.

New York City
3

Dye Pack Incident

As they flee in their getaway car, the dye pack hidden in the money bag explodes. This unexpected turn leads to a violent crash, putting them on high alert as they attempt to escape.

New York City
4

Washing Away Evidence

In their desperation, Connie and Nick manage to wash the dye off their clothes in a restaurant restroom. However, the situation escalates when police intervention complicates their escape.

Restaurant Restroom
5

Nick's Arrest

As chaos ensues, Nick panics and runs away from the scene. Unfortunately, he is quickly apprehended by the police, leaving Connie with no choice but to devise a new plan.

New York City
6

Desperate Attempts to Secure Bail

Connie learns that he needs an additional $10,000 to bail Nick out. He turns to his girlfriend Corey, hoping to use her mother's credit cards, but their plan backfires when her mother cancels them.

7

Nick's Hospitalization

The urgency of the situation intensifies when Connie discovers that Nick has been hospitalized due to a violent altercation with another inmate. This revelation drives him to take reckless action.

Hospital
8

Breaking Nick Out

In a brave but impulsive move, Connie breaks Nick out from the hospital, despite him being unconscious and bandaged. They seek refuge at a woman's house with her granddaughter, Crystal.

Woman's House
9

Moment of Deception

While watching television, Connie's face appears on the news, leading him to distract Crystal with an inappropriate kiss. The incident takes a shocking turn when he discovers Nick is not with him, but rather Ray.

Woman's House
10

Escape to Adventureland

Realizing the mix-up, Connie and Ray make a hasty escape to the Adventureland amusement park where Ray hid a bottle of LSD worth a fortune. The pressure mounts as they try to evade capture from the police.

Adventureland Amusement Park
11

Confrontation with the Guard

Caught in the act at the amusement park, they encounter a security guard. Connie resorts to violence, incapacitating the guard to maintain their escape plan.

Adventureland Amusement Park
12

The Police Deception

Connie successfully deceives the arriving police by donning the incapacitated guard's uniform. He manipulates the situation, but his ruse doesn't last long, and the chaos only deepens.

Adventureland Amusement Park
13

Crystal's Arrest

Outside the amusement park, Connie's attempts to escape lead to Crystal being arrested. This complicates matters further, leaving Connie and Ray on their own.

Adventureland Amusement Park
14

Break-In at the Guard's Apartment

In a bid to find a solution, Connie and Ray break into the guard's high-rise apartment. Tension builds as Connie confronts Ray about his lack of direction in life, revealing the dangers of their predicament.

Guard's Apartment
15

Climactic Confrontation with Caliph

When Ray contacts a criminal associate named Caliph, they devise a plan to sell the LSD for bail. However, the encounter escalates, leading to police apprehending Connie and a tragic fall for Ray.

Guard's Apartment
16

Nick's New Beginning

Amidst the chaos, Nick starts a new chapter in his life by joining a therapy class. He begins to engage in group activities, signaling hope and growth in his journey.

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