Stronger
Seen it?2017 | 119 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$30 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 161K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Gordon Green
- Jake GyllenhaalJeff Bauman
- Tatiana MaslanyErin Hurley
- Miranda RichardsonPatty Bauman
- Richard Lane Jr.Sully
- Nate RichmanBig D
- Lenny ClarkeUncle Bob
- Patty O'NeilAunt Jenn
- Clancy BrownJeff Bauman Sr
- Kate FitzgeraldAunt Karen
- Danny McCarthyKevin Horst