Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing is a documentary film directed by Ricki Stern, running about 108 minutes. “American strength. Individual courage. It didn't end at the finish line.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Recounts the dramatic story of the April 2013 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon through the experiences of individuals whose lives were affected. Ranging from the events of the day to the death-penalty sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the film features surveillance footage, news clips, home movies and exclusive interviews with survivors and their families, as well as first responders, investigators, government officials and reporters from the Boston Globe, which won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the bombing. In the wake of terrorism, a newlywed couple, a mother and daughter, and two brothers - all gravely injured by the blast - face the challenges of physical and emotional recovery as they and their families strive to reclaim their lives and communities.

Who’s in it. Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing stars Celeste Corcoran as Herself, Jessica Kensky as Herself, Patrick Downes as Himself and Sydney Corcoran as Herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing page.

If you liked it. Fans of Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.