Director David Gordon Green
Genre Biography | Drama
Cast Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Richard Lane Jr.
Rating R
Release Date September 22nd, 2017 (Limited)
“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 following the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.”
From director David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, Joe), Stronger is based on the strength of a Boston Marathon victim Jeff Bauman, who after losing his legs in the bombing, was able to help with a nationwide manhunt. The trailer looks amazing and even though this will be a tearjerker, it will be worth it! The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Clancy Brown, and Miranda Richardson. Check out the newly released official trailer below!!
Ted Takes Film Facts, Stronger:
- Both Jeff Bauman and Jake Gyllenhaal threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park for the Marathon Monday game of April 18, 2016.
- Filmed at the same time as Patriots Day (2016), the other Boston Marathon bombing-related movie. Jeff Bauman is a supporting character in it portrayed by Dan Whelton.
- Jeff Bauman's former supervisor at Costco, Kevin, auditioned to play himself in the movie. Although he was not chosen for the part he is an extra in more than one scene.