Stronger
Stronger

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Stronger

2017
Movie
119 min
English

A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users91%
Director: David Gordon GreenGenres: Biography, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

Boston native and lifelong fan Jeff Bauman loses his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing while waiting to greet his girlfriend. In the aftermath of the attack, he becomes an iconic symbol of hope and resilience for the city and a source of inspiration for his family and countless others. The film chronicles his harrowing journey of physical and emotional recovery, navigating newfound celebrity and the profound impact of his survival.

Critical Reception

Stronger received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Jake Gyllenhaal's performance and the film's sensitive portrayal of trauma and resilience. While some critics noted a conventional narrative structure, the overall consensus praised its emotional depth and powerful depiction of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a powerful and deeply human performance.

  • The film sensitively explores themes of trauma, recovery, and resilience.

  • Praised for its emotional authenticity and inspiring true story.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its inspiring true story and Jake Gyllenhaal's captivating performance, finding it a moving and emotional experience that highlighted the strength of the human spirit.

Fun Fact

Jake Gyllenhaal visited Jeff Bauman and his family regularly during the filming process, even spending time with Bauman at the gym to understand his physical rehabilitation.

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