Stronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Maratho... Read allStronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.Stronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations
Patty O'Neil
- Aunt Jenn
- (as Patricia O'Neil)
Kate Fitzgerald
- Aunt Karen
- (as Katharine Fitzgerald)
Jeffrey Kalish
- Dr. Jeffrey Kalish
- (as Dr. Jeffrey Kalish)
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- Writers
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- TriviaMany minor characters in the film are played by themselves, including most of the medical professionals, who re-enacted the real events in unscripted scenes. Dr. Jeffrey Kalish removes the bandages from Jake Gyllenhaal's legs just as he had from Jeff Bauman's, and five members of the Martino family play themselves at United Prosthetics. Others include the rehab techs and nurses at Spalding Rehab, and first responder Jerry Kissel.
- GoofsWhen Jeff first closes the shower curtain it hangs on the outside of the tub, but when Erin leaves it's on the inside without either one moving it.
- Quotes
Jeff Bauman: I'm a hero for just standing there and getting my legs blown off?
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Must See Trailers of June 2017 (2017)
- SoundtracksOn My Way Downtown
Written by Ben Nichols (as Benjamin Nichols)
Performed by Lucero
Under license from ATO Records
By arrangement with Bank Robber Music
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Gyllenhaal is phenomenal, but the movie is anticlimactic
Gyllenhaal always gives 110% to any role. He nails the Boston accent, and also shows the anger and frustration of the rehabilitation journey, along with how he reconciles with his ex girlfriend. Gyllenhaal not only is a phenomenal actor here, but his comedy shines through too. He does has chemistry with actress Tatiana Maslany.
My big issue is that the characters who portray Jeff's family are all stooges, and they are just loud and unhelpful throughout. Jeff's mom especially is a piece of work and a lot of her one liners are crass. The one credible side character was Jeff's Costco manager, who doesn't have much screen time.
I think what would have made the movie better is showing more of Jeff's anxiety of becoming a father, how he returned back to work, and how he came to terms with PTSD. While this biopic did cover a lot of ground, i admit it was repetitious and uninspiring.
This flopped at the box office, so take your pick. I think it's worth watching this just to see Gyllenhaal's acting range.
My big issue is that the characters who portray Jeff's family are all stooges, and they are just loud and unhelpful throughout. Jeff's mom especially is a piece of work and a lot of her one liners are crass. The one credible side character was Jeff's Costco manager, who doesn't have much screen time.
I think what would have made the movie better is showing more of Jeff's anxiety of becoming a father, how he returned back to work, and how he came to terms with PTSD. While this biopic did cover a lot of ground, i admit it was repetitious and uninspiring.
This flopped at the box office, so take your pick. I think it's worth watching this just to see Gyllenhaal's acting range.
- burgerman93
- Feb 20, 2023
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- Language
- Also known as
- Vượt Lên Số Phận
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,211,129
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,611,040
- Sep 24, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $8,503,658
- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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