Run All Night (2015) is an intense action-thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Ed Harris, and Common. The film delivers a gripping, fast-paced narrative of crime, redemption, and survival over the course of one fateful night.
Liam Neeson plays Jimmy Conlon, a former mob enforcer known as “The Gravedigger,” who is now an aging, guilt-ridden alcoholic estranged from his family. His best friend and former boss, Shawn Maguire (Ed Harris), is a powerful crime lord in New York City. Their decades-long friendship is shattered when Jimmy’s son, Mike Conlon (Joel Kinnaman), a limo driver trying to lead an honest life, accidentally witnesses a murder committed by Shawn’s son, Danny (Boyd Holbrook).
In a desperate move to protect his son, Jimmy is forced to kill Danny, sparking a violent vendetta between him and Shawn. What follows is a tense chase through the city as Jimmy and Mike are hunted by Shawn’s men, corrupt police officers, and a deadly contract killer played by Common.
Throughout the night, Jimmy must face his violent past and attempt to reconcile with Mike, while protecting him from the relentless pursuit. As the clock ticks, Jimmy races against time to survive the night and secure his son’s future.
Run All Night is packed with intense action sequences, including brutal hand-to-hand combat, high-speed car chases, and shootouts. The film also explores themes of fatherhood, redemption, and loyalty, as Jimmy confronts the consequences of his choices while trying to save the one relationship he has left.
Fans of gritty, action-packed thrillers will find Run All Night a compelling watch, with strong performances from the cast, particularly Neeson and Harris, who bring emotional depth to the film’s violent, high-stakes narrative.