Stronger (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.
Rated R • 2017 • 1h 59m
The true story of Jeff Bauman — a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who lost both legs — whose recovery became a symbol of the city's resilience. Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany. The R rating covers language and adult themes.
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Is Stronger appropriate for kids?
The true story of Jeff Bauman — a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who lost both legs — whose recovery became a symbol of the city's resilience. Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany. The R rating covers language and adult themes. Read more — free account
Content severity in Stronger
What happens in Stronger, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Stronger
There are no sexual scenes or nudity depicted in the film. The story maintains a focus on Jeff's medical recovery and personal relationships without incorporating provocative content. Occasional romantic intimacy is portrayed through brief kissing and non-sexual physical affection.
Violence and gore in Stronger
The film features intense imagery of the Boston Marathon bombing aftermath, specifically focusing on Jeff’s severe lower-body injuries. Viewers see graphic medical procedures, including the removal of bandages from raw, bloody stumps and the painful reality of prosthetic fitting. The violence is not stylized but serves as an honest, visceral look at the trauma of the event.
Language in Stronger
The dialogue contains frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple uses of the F-word and various other coarse epithets. This heavy language is pervasive throughout the film, used both in moments of high emotional distress and during casual conversations. The linguistic content is a primary reason for the film's R rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Stronger
The narrative honestly portrays Jeff's struggle with alcohol as a coping mechanism for his physical and emotional trauma. Multiple scenes show him drinking heavily in bars and at home, leading to instances of public intoxication and significant strain on his family and girlfriend. The depiction of substance abuse is used to highlight the darker, non-glamorized aspects of his recovery process.
Mature themes in Stronger
A film honest about the difficulty of recovery — Jeff's PTSD, his reluctance to be a symbol, his relationship's strain. Jake Gyllenhaal's physical performance is extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stronger appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Stronger is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. The true story of Jeff Bauman — a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who lost both legs — whose recovery became a symbol of the city's resilience. Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany. The R rating covers language and…
What age rating does Stronger have?
Stronger is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Stronger about?
The true story of Jeff Bauman — a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who lost both legs — whose recovery became a symbol of the city's resilience. Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany. The R rating covers language and adult themes.
Is there sex or nudity in Stronger?
There are no sexual scenes or nudity depicted in the film. The story maintains a focus on Jeff's medical recovery and personal relationships without incorporating provocative content. Occasional romantic intimacy is portrayed through brief kissing and…
How violent is Stronger?
The film features intense imagery of the Boston Marathon bombing aftermath, specifically focusing on Jeff’s severe lower-body injuries. Viewers see graphic medical procedures, including the removal of bandages from raw, bloody stumps and the painful reality…
Is the language in Stronger appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains frequent use of strong profanity, including multiple uses of the F-word and various other coarse epithets. This heavy language is pervasive throughout the film, used both in moments of high emotional distress and during casual…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Stronger?
The narrative honestly portrays Jeff's struggle with alcohol as a coping mechanism for his physical and emotional trauma. Multiple scenes show him drinking heavily in bars and at home, leading to instances of public intoxication and significant strain on his…
What mature themes appear in Stronger?
A film honest about the difficulty of recovery — Jeff's PTSD, his reluctance to be a symbol, his relationship's strain. Jake Gyllenhaal's physical performance is extraordinary.
How long is Stronger?
Stronger runs 119 minutes, directed by David Gordon Green, released in 2017.
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