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Stronger

Based on the true story of Jeff Bauman, a 27-year-old, working-class man who was at the 2013 Boston Marathon to try and win back his ex-girlfriend Erin.

Based on the true story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become the symbol of hope following the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

Jeff, a 27-year-old, working-class Boston man attends the marathon to try and win back his ex-girlfriend Erin. Waiting for her at the finish line when the blast occurs, he loses both his legs in the attack. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help law enforcement identify one of the bombers, but his own battle has just begun.

He tackles months of physical and emotional rehabilitation with the unwavering support of Erin and his family. It is Jeff’s deeply personal account of the heroic journey that tests a family’s bond, defines a community’s pride and inspires his inner courage to overcome devastating adversity.

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Feb 202400:10

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorDavid Gordon Green
Jeff BaumanJake Gyllenhaal
Erin HurleyTatiana Maslany
Patty BaumanMiranda Richardson
Big JeffClancy Brown
SullyRichard Lane Jr
Big DNate Richman
Uncle BobLenny Clarke
Aunt JennPatty O'Neil
Aunt KarenKate Fitzgerald
KevinDanny McCarthy
Gail HurleyFrankie Shaw
ProducerTodd Lieberman
ProducerDavid Hoberman
ProducerJake Gyllenhaal
ProducerMichel Litvak
ProducerScott Silver
WriterJohn Pollono
WriterJeff Bauman
WriterBret Witter

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