Stronger (2017)
An earnest survivor of a real-life tragedy intimately navigates gritty recovery and ultimately uplifting hope.
A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.
How intense is Stronger?
Stronger is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated R.
What Stronger feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestupliftingheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Stronger
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Stronger for you?
Is Stronger scary?
Only a little. Stronger has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Stronger gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Stronger sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Stronger OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Stronger?
Stronger runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Stronger?
Stronger is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Stronger have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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