Patriots Day

"The inside story of the world's greatest manhunt."

2016 2h 13m EN

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7.1

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80%

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7.3

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★7.1TMDB · 2,938🍅80%Rotten Tomatoes●69Metacritic★7.3IMDB · 121,450

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In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.

“The inside story of the world's greatest manhunt.”

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Cast

Mark Wahlberg
Sgt. Tommy Saunders
John Goodman
Commisioner Ed Davis
J.K. Simmons
Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese
Kevin Bacon
Richard DesLauriers
Michelle Monaghan
Carol Saunders
Alex Wolff
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Themo Melikidze
Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Michael Beach
Gov. Deval Patrick

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Berg
Writers: Peter Berg, Matt Cook, Joshua Zetumer
Languages: Arabic, English, Mandarin
Countries: Hong Kong, United States of America

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, English, Mandarin.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Hong Kong, United States of America.

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CAST

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253+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Berg, shot by Tobias A. Schliessler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Atticus Ross. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gabriel Fleming shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Mark Wahlberg and John Goodman and J.K. Simmons carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Berg directs. Tobias A. Schliessler behind the camera. Atticus Ross scores. Gabriel Fleming cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Hong Kong, United States of America. Dialogue in Arabic, English, Mandarin.

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1Released 10 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, English, Mandarin.
3International production across 2 countries: Hong Kong, United States of America.
4253+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by Peter Berg, shot by Tobias A. Schliessler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Atticus Ross. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Gabriel Fleming shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Mark Wahlberg and John Goodman and J.K. Simmons carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "The inside story of the world's greatest manhunt.".
10IMDB entry: tt4572514 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 8 themes, including "boston, massachusetts", "massachusetts", "police chief", "based on true story".
12Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Tobias A. Schliessler
Original score: Atticus Ross
Editing: Gabriel Fleming
Production design: Tom Duffield
Costume design: Virginia B. Johnson
Makeup / hair: Howard Berger
VFX supervisor: Sean Devereaux
Sound: Piero Mura
Stunt coordinator: Casey O'Neill
Runtime: 133 min · 2h 13m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $45,000,000
Box office: $50,548,152
Return: 112% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Patriots Day (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 69/100
IMDB rating: 7.3/10 · 121,450 votes
MPAA: R

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations total

National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

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Reno2017-11-04
★ 8/10
Terrorism has a religion and we all know which one! One of the best films recently I have seen. It was based on the real. About the 2013 Boston marathon bombing. This film was an eye opener for me. I mean all I knew was the marathon bombing, but I came to know that was only half, the other half was even more serious events that stretched for like a week after the original event. The best part of the film was, there were no solo heroes in this story. Everybody contributed in some way to fight against the evil. The screenplay was shared by all the great actors, even small role ones equally. I loved how it all went on, as a team from different forces, but tackled the situation by joining the hands. I don't know it was only the film, but very impressive. That's patriotism! In the opening, you could see different people from different places of Boston preparing for the big event. And then they all end up in the same place where a series of explosion goes up. Quickly the security agencies come together and investigate it. With a small clue, kicks starts the manhunt. This is the part I loved it. Hunting pisslam pigs are always so pleasure to watch. Suspense, thriller, the story was well paced and took forward with a wonderful ending. Awesome direction. Another hit in a single year alongside 'Deepwater Horizon'. Interesting, Wahlberg involved in both these films. I've also heard that the two screenplays was merged to make a single film. One was a drama and the other one was an action packed story. That's why it was well balanced between everything. From individual's story to together in the events. A must see film. 8.5/10
tmdb516161672024-09-10
★ 9/10
Mark Wahlberg's exceptional performance in this film truly shines, demonstrating his remarkable acting abilities and captivating the audience with his talent. The movie takes viewers on an exhilarating journey, offering a roller coaster of emotions that range from confusion to fear to anger, creating a gripping and engaging cinematic experience that keeps viewers enthralled from beginning to end. The film's ability to evoke such a wide range of emotions speaks to its powerful storytelling and impactful performances, leaving audiences wanting more and keeping them on the edge of their seats. Overall, it delivers an enjoyable and thrilling ride that showcases Wahlberg's skills as an actor and leaves a lasting impression on viewers.
bizna2026-04-11
★ 9/10
Both touching and thrilling. Not a lot of movies can boast as being able to achieve both. This one does. You'll be moved by the human stories that make this movie, and you'll be clutching your seat during the action scenes. The people are real. The drama and suspence are real. This is the real deal.