The Finishers

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The Finishers

2013

1h 26m

Drama

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A man teams with his son -- who uses a wheelchair -- to compete in an Ironman triathlon.

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David Stratton

The Australian

The film strives to be inspirational and ends up being sentimental, but despite its flaws it conveys a sense of exhilaration and personal triumph.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2014

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Philippa Hawker

The Age (Australia)

Tavernier, who is also a documentary maker, keeps things straightforward and heartfelt; he focuses on the ups and downs of training that bring the two closer before the race begins, but also knows how to give impact to the event itself.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2014

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John Fink

The Film Stage

The Finishers is a wonderful, crowd-pleasing tearjerker from director Nils Tavernier.

Rated: A-

Jun 23, 2016

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

You know exactly where it is going from the start but I cannot tell you how much I cried at the end. Honestly, it was embarrassing.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 23, 2014

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The performances are impressive, yet the overall plot is too simple to stir more in-depth emotions and serious spiritual reflections. The film is satisfying and get me touched, but still I have to say that it fails to elaborate on its uncommon topics like the mental status of the patients, their social lives, and the challenges of their family. It's just not enough. I feel it could do definitely more than only going through the contest itself.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Tells the story of a father who does Ironman with the disabled child. Great composition. Weak film.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Beginning: a common story. Middle: son and father getting together. Final: I cry with smile. It's not a great movie but it simply beautiful affirmation of pushing the boudaries and affirmation of family.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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O mundo precisa de mais filmes como este... :)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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TOHO CINEMAS KAWASAKI, 2014/08/31

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Cheesy & corny it might have been, still effective. Impressive cinematography- particularly those top shots capturing the match. Sigur Rós' music are really useful for movies' trailers + scores, just saying.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Nils Tavernier

Director

Jacques Gamblin

Paul Amblard

Alexandra Lamy

Claire Amblard

Sophie de Fürst

Sophie Amblard

Frédéric Epaud

Docteur Pascal

Brigitte Chambon

Le médecin de course

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Synopsis

A man teams with his son -- who uses a wheelchair -- to compete in an Ironman triathlon.

Director: Nils Tavernier
Producer: Philippe Boeffard, Christophe Rossignon
Screenwriter: Laurent Bertoni, Pierre Leyssieux, Nils Tavernier
Production Co: Artémis Productions, Le Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, Ville de Nice, Pathé, Canal+, Cofinova 9, Nord-Ouest Films, Département des Alpes-Maritimes, Belgacom, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, La Banque Postale Image 6, Tax Shelter Film Funding, Cofimage 24, Région Rhône-Alpes, Ciné+, Centre National de la Cinematographie, Indéfilms, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Radio Télévision Belge Francofone (RTB)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 26m

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