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7.0 / 10(1,598 votes)IMDbR20171h 59m$8.5M Worldwide GrossHong Kong, United States of America

Stronger

“Strength defines us”

Synopsis

A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

International TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 22, 2017

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 19, 2017

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.28x ROI)

Production Budget

$30M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.28x

-$21.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $30MWorldwide: $8.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Gordon Green
Screenplay & Story
John Pollono
Original Score
Michael Brook
Original Title
Stronger
Country of Origin
Hong Kong, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 59m
Production Budget
$30M
Worldwide Gross
$8.5M
Production Studios
Lionsgate, Bold Films, Mandeville Films, Nine Stories Productions, TIK Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Gordon Green

Screenplay & Story

John Pollono, Bret Witter, Jeff Bauman

Original Score & Music

Michael Brook

Director of Photography

Sean Bobbitt

Film Editing

Dylan Tichenor

Producers

David Hoberman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michel Litvak, Scott Silver, Todd Lieberman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Bret WitterBook:Jeff Bauman

Department Leadership Roster

David Gordon Green

David Gordon Green

Director

John Pollono

John Pollono

Screenplay

Sean Bobbitt

Sean Bobbitt

Director of Photography

David Hoberman

David Hoberman

Producer

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Producer

Michel Litvak

Producer

Scott Silver

Scott Silver

Producer

Todd Lieberman

Todd Lieberman

Producer

Michael Brook

Michael Brook

Original Music Composer

Dylan Tichenor

Dylan Tichenor

Editor

Leah Katznelson

Costume Design

Kim Wilcox

Costume Design

Stephen H. Carter

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaR
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stronger.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stronger

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Stronger about?

A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.

Who directed Stronger?

Stronger was directed by David Gordon Green.

Who stars in Stronger?

The principal cast of Stronger includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Richard Lane Jr., Nate Richman.

When was Stronger released and how long is it?

Stronger was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.

What was the box office and production budget of Stronger?

Stronger had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $8.5M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Stronger?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Stronger was composed by Michael Brook.

Is Stronger based on a book or true story?

Stronger is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bret Witter", Book: "Jeff Bauman".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Stronger?

Stronger holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).