Music video by Kanye West performing Stronger. (C) 2007 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC. Stronger is a 2017 American biographical drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Pollono, based on the memoir Stronger by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Bauman, who loses both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing and must adjust to his new life. Explore Stronger’s workout clothes that blend style and function for an active lifestyle. From workout leggings to bikinis, we have everything you need. Stronger is a 2017 American biographical drama film directed by David Gordon Green and written by John Pollono, based on the memoir Stronger by Jeff Bauman and Bret Witter. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Bauman, who loses both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing and must adjust to his new life. Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Carlos Sanz, and Clancy Brown appear in supporting roles. Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Stronger (2017) on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today! After losing his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, a man navigates the incident's overwhelming aftermath in this drama based on a true story. Watch trailers & learn more. Stronger is the inspiring real life story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.