Fast-talking diamond dealer Kyle Miller (Nicolas Cage) and his wife, Sarah (Nicole Kidman), live the good life in a beautiful home surrounded by thick woods. Their dream life turns into a nightmare when violent thieves, led by Elias (Ben Mendelsohn), invade their home disguised as police officers. With Kyle and Sarah now frightened captives, Kyle knows he must use every negotiating trick in his book, for once Elias and his men get what they want, the Millers will likely be killed.