Stronger 2017

Movie · 119 min · English · September 8, 2017

Directed by David Gordon GreenWritten by John Pollono

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Clancy Brown, Carlos Sanz

A 2017 American biographical drama film, Stronger follows the story of Jeff Bauman, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, who loses both legs in the Boston Marathon bombing. The movie was directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Pollono, adapting the memoirs Stronger by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. Supporting actors include Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Carlos Sanz, and Clancy Brown. The film premiered worldwide at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2017, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on September 22, 2017 through Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. Critics responded positively, especially praising Gyllenhaal's performance, though the film failed commercially, earning only $8 million against its $30 million budget.