Run All Night

The film opens with Jimmy Conlon critically wounded, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his stomach. As he reflects on his life, he realizes that rather than a flash of memories, he's bombarded by his regrets and mistakes.

In the distance, Jimmy's son Mike is evading gunfire, desperate to escape from the chaos unfolding around him. This sets the tone for the familial conflict and danger that will unfold throughout the story.

The narrative shifts to 16 hours earlier, showcasing Jimmy in a bar indulging in too much alcohol. His vulnerability and recklessness are evident as he stumbles into a basement, leading to an important encounter.

In the basement, Jimmy meets Danny Maguire, the son of his former boss, who is engaging in a shady drug deal with corrupt police officers. Seeking help for a loan, Jimmy reluctantly agrees to wear a Santa costume to fulfill Danny's odd request.

Meanwhile, Mike, who has distanced himself from Jimmy, is working hard to build a better life. As he mentors fatherless children at a gym, his own struggles are revealed, including an emotional connection to a childhood photo with his estranged father.

Danny's attempts to involve his father Shawn in a drug deal meet with resistance; Shawn refuses to return to a criminal lifestyle. This tension showcases the generational conflict between father and son and sets the stage for Danny's desperation.

During the Santa gig at Shawn's house, Jimmy embarrasses himself in front of guests, further highlighting his struggles with alcohol. A late-night cigarette chat reveals the depth of his friendship with Shawn, amidst their troubling lives.

As Mike drives a limo, he unwittingly gets pulled into a violent confrontation at Danny’s house. A shocking murder is caught on video, marking a pivotal point where Mike becomes deeply enmeshed in the dangerous criminal world.

Together, Jimmy and Mike confront lethal threats after a series of harrowing events. Their fight for survival intensifies as police swarm the area, leading to a chaotic escape that tests their bond and determination.

Desperate, Jimmy confesses his past actions to Shawn, realizing the danger it brings to Mike and his family. As threats loom closer, Jimmy and Mike are forced to confront their dark family legacy.

In a climactic duel, Jimmy confronts Shawn, leading to a desperately needed act of violence. In a shocking turn of events, Jimmy shoots Shawn to protect Mike, culminating in a moment of moral ambiguity and familial sacrifice.

Legs, a young witness to the unfolding chaos, decides to provide the police with key evidence against Danny. This act of courage showcases the power of truth and the potential for redemption amidst the turmoil.

Seeking solace, Jimmy and Mike retreat to a lake house, trying to find some normalcy in their turbulent lives. Their fragile peace is soon disrupted by past choices and the resurgence of threats.

Price, a relentless hitman, re-emerges as a grave threat, leading to the film's heartbreaking climax. In an act of ultimate sacrifice, Jimmy puts himself in danger to save Mike, forcing a reckoning of love and loss.

In the wake of Jimmy's death, Mike must come to terms with the legacy of violence left by his father. He reflects on their shared moments, ultimately carrying forward the hope for a better future for his daughters while grappling with the weight of his family's choices.