Stronger (2017)

Stronger (2017) is a raw, moving dramatization of the true story of Jeff Bauman, the ordinary Boston native who became a symbol of resilience after losing both legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Anchored by a powerful lead performance, the film follows Jeff’s chaotic life before the attack, the traumatic instant of the bombing, and the grueling, often painfully honest aftermath: surgeries, rehabilitation, media attention, and the complicated relationships with his mother and ex-girlfriend as he rebuilds a life. Viewers can expect an intimate character study that mixes harrowing physical and emotional pain with moments of dark humor, tenderness, and quiet hope. The movie doesn’t sentimentalize heroism; it probes the messy realities of recovery, fame, and survival, delivering both gutting scenes and ultimately uplifting catharsis. Fans of true-story dramas will find it affecting, emotionally intense, and thought-provoking.

Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson

Director: David Gordon Green

Runtime: 119 min

Genres: Biography, Drama

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