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

Feb 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

Dec 11, 2017

4/5

Gyllenhaal has rarely been better.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Dec 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

Feb 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

Aug 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

Mar 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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Matthew W

@Mattrocks704 Sep 28, 2026

Passable true story film. Edgy and explicit language throughout the film made it seem too much for the sake of the film. However puts more emphasis on the Boston vibe.

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Gene G

@RT35834161 Jul 6, 2026

It was a wonderful movie it was so impactful and deep and a realistic portrayal of tragedy and how it affects people. I must also say Jake Gyllenhaal showed another breathtaking performance.

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Conrad C

@sosopoptart Jun 29, 2026

A very realistic look at the aftermath of something terrible, delving deeper than the inspirational headlines into what life actually looks like for those impacted. Gyllenhaal delivers a strong performance in this role.

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Allisandra G.

@RT46255434 Mar 16, 2026

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, 2026

Great acting performance per usual.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Sep 23, 2025

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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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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