Stronger

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Stronger

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Released Sep 22, 2017

1h 59m

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Jeff Bauman loses both of his legs when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help law enforcement identify one of the suspects, but his own battle is just beginning. With unwavering support from his family and girlfriend, Bauman embarks on a long and heroic journey to physical and emotional rehabilitation.

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Critics Consensus

Stronger rises on the power of its well-chosen ensemble to offer an emotionally resonant fact-based story that transcends inspirational drama clichés.

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David Stratton

The Australian

It's not an easy film to watch, especially because so many of Jeff's family members are themselves walking disasters. But the performances by Gyllenhaal and Maslany make the ordeal worthwhile.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 21, 2018

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Gyllenhaal has rarely been better.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2017

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

With its swelling score and obligatory shots of noble, fluttering US flags, the film buys into the hero narrative wholesale.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 10, 2017

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

For a few nerve-wracking days, the Boston terror attack shook America, yet eventually acted as a spiritual salve that showed the nation’s strength and ability to back a common cause.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 17, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

It’s an incredible true story that deserves to be told and Green allows his characters to do just that.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Green delivers his most accessible film to date, and nearly every beat of the film works as intended, even if we can occasionally see our heartstrings being pulled.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 17, 2022

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Liz P

it was very dull and not worth the watch, the acting was good but that's about it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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Audience Member

I didn't like it much...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Zane Victor V

It just kinda didn't really have much to tell, the actors are doing a good job but I don't think the screenplay translated good from the book, so it left it very dull and honestly hard to watch…

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Thomas G

Some ofJake Gyllenhaal's best. He was very convincing throughout. Good movie. Watch it!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Kyle M

This film rounds up the cinematic narrative depicting the Boston marathon bombing to a close as we examine prolific heroism that risen through the aftermath as a symbolically given hero, questioning granted reception that's only nurturing the trauma without much peace. How Jake Gyllenhaal embodies all that weight strengthens one of his best, most solid performances over the thematically ideal struggles in a sympathetic, more considerate direction as a humane reminder under peaceful advocation. (A-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/13/23

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Hallway_To_Nowhere

I had seen my mom watch this movie before when I was younger but I never watched it myself until last night. This movie was so well-done and heartbreaking. Jake Gyllenhaal outdid himself with this movie honestly. 10/10 would recommend and watch again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/23

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Tatiana Maslany

Erin Hurley

Miranda Richardson

Patty Bauman

Clancy Brown

Big Jeff

Lenny Clarke

Uncle Bob

Stronger: Official Clip - The Bombing's Aftermath

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Stronger: Official Clip - Drunken Hijinks

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Stronger: Official Clip - Jeff Wakes Up

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Stronger: Official Clip - I Love You

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Stronger: Official Clip - I'm Here

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Stronger: Official Clip - I Can't Raise a Kid

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Stronger: Official Clip - Standing for the First Time

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Stronger: Official Clip - Drunk Driving Without Legs

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Stronger: Official Clip - I Just Wanna Walk

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Stronger: Official Clip - Boston Marathon Bombing

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Synopsis

Jeff Bauman loses both of his legs when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help law enforcement identify one of the suspects, but his own battle is just beginning. With unwavering support from his family and girlfriend, Bauman embarks on a long and heroic journey to physical and emotional rehabilitation.

Director: David Gordon Green
Producer: Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michel Litvak, Scott Silver
Screenwriter: John Pollono
Distributor: Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Bold Films, Lionsgate, Mandeville Films
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Brief Sexuality/Nudity|Some Graphic Injury Images)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 22, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.2M
Runtime: 1h 59m

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