211 (2018) is a crime thriller film directed by York Shackleton, starring Nicolas Cage, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (as an executive producer), and supporting performances from actors like Sophie Skelton and Michael Rainey Jr. The movie is loosely based on real-life events, though it takes some creative liberties with the plot.

Plot Overview:

The story of 211 is centered around a police officer, Officer Mike Chandler (played by Nicolas Cage), who, along with a rookie cop, is caught in a violent bank robbery. The robbers, a group of heavily armed criminals, have meticulously planned the heist, and it soon escalates into a deadly hostage situation. Officer Chandler, along with the rookie cop and a civilian, must navigate through the intense chaos to survive and attempt to prevent the criminals from escaping with the stolen money.

The plot’s core revolves around the high-stakes nature of the robbery, with gunfights and tense action sequences taking center stage as the officers try to protect the public and bring the criminals to justice. The film explores themes of duty, heroism, and the personal cost of the job, with Officer Chandler balancing his responsibilities as a police officer with the emotional toll of the job.