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      Spirit of the Marathon

      PG 2007 1h 44m Documentary List
      88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 90% Audience Score 500+ Ratings Runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the Chicago Marathon. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 07 Buy Now

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      Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) In its more tranquil stretches, Spirit of the Marathon might be mistaken for a feature-length sneaker advertisement, but if you're looking for inspiration, you could do worse. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 7, 2008 Full Review Justin Lowe Hollywood Reporter A docu that makes pounding the pavement appear utterly uplifting. Sep 15, 2008 Full Review New York Times A symphony of snapping sinews and pumping thighs... Enthusiastically directed by Jon Dunham. Rated: 3/5 Aug 8, 2008 Full Review Anya Weimann FILMINK (Australia) Surely a special treat for Chicagoans and marathoners alike, especially for how it provides a human face for one of the city's major annual highlights. Oct 31, 2008 Full Review Margaret Pomeranz At the Movies (Australia) Captures the preparation and, in an understandably restricted way, the race of the film's participants. And it's really moving. Rated: 3/5 Oct 31, 2008 Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile This rousing and involving documentary explores different facets of the marathon and why some find it easy to get hooked. It is clear that the marathon is much more than an interest. It is a passion, an obsession and a way of life .. Oct 25, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member My complete utter respect and appreciation to these people!! They're nothing but role models! Someday i'll be doing the Boston,chicago and NYC marathon! I know it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member must watch doc for anyone who ran or will run a marathon. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed this film because it captured the anticipation and excitement of training for a big event from both newbie and elite perspective. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Saw this with my running friends...theater was packed. Inspired me! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Very inspirational movie and well done overall. You got to see the elite marathoners as real people, and the scrolling shot of the start of the Chicago Marathon - which showed the tens of thousands of runners who aimed to run 26.2 that morning brought tears to my eyes. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Even nonrunners will enjoy it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Runners, comprising three amateurs and two elite racers, train and compete in the Chicago Marathon.
      Director
      Jon Dunham
      Producer
      Mark Jonathan Harris
      Production Co
      Calico 1880
      Rating
      PG (Incidental Smoking|Some Thematic Elements|Language)
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 7, 2008
      Runtime
      1h 44m
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