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Stronger

R Released Sep 22, 2017 1h 59m Biography Drama TRAILER for List
91% Tomatometer 196 Reviews 81% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
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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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 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Gyllenhaal has rarely been better. Rated: 4/5 Dec 11, 2017 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Georgan G 3 & 1/4 stars. This movie was not filled with schmaltzy emotion, as I feared. It was realistic in showing the hero go from irresponsible & unproductive to face up to the hard work it will take to overcome the loss of both legs. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/05/23 Full Review Abigail M this movie made me really angry at it at times, but i think thats a good thing. jake gyllenhaal never fails, i love him in absolutely every movies he is in. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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