Stronger

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Stronger

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2017

1h 59m

Biography

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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

02/21/2018

3.5/5

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.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

12/11/2017

4/5

Gyllenhaal has rarely been better.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

12/10/2017

2/5

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

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

02/17/2024

3.5/5

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.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/25/2022

4/5

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

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/17/2022

3/4

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.

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Allisandra G.

@RT46255434 Mar 16

The film features phenomenal acting, with performances that bring intense emotion to the screen. The story pays tribute to the real-life events it depicts, making it powerful but difficult to watch at times. The raw emotion from the cast makes it a film I would recommend everyone see at least once.

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Luke W.

@Lukereviews Mar 8

Great acting performance per usual.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Sep 23

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Ben S

@RT80784314 Aug 5

It's a slow burn, and not the easiest watch, but it is rewarding. Gyllenhall excels and several scenes are gripping enough to stay with you long after the film. It's a film with heart, but one you have to be in a specific mood to want to watch again.

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Arjun l

@RT30754542 Jul 17

Not much really happens in the movie after the first 10 mins just a bit dull. Jake's boston accent is funny but good

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Liz P

@RT83713170 06/17/2025

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

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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