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Boston (2017): Cast & Ratings

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Boston is a 2017 documentary directed by Jon Dunham, starring Matt Damon as Narrator, Bill Rodgers and Joan Benoit Samuelson. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Boston (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Jon Dunham
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Boston About?

The premise of Boston without spoilers.

This documentary chronicles the storied history of the Boston Marathon, beginning with its inaugural race featuring just fifteen participants. It explores the milestones of the event, including the introduction of female runners, and remembers the devastating bombing that occurred in 2013. The film ultimately celebrates the remarkable spirit of resilience and unity demonstrated by the city and its runners in the following year’s marathon.

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Cast & crew

Boston Cast & Characters

Matt Damon leads the cast as Narrator, with Bill Rodgers and Joan Benoit Samuelson. Directed by Jon Dunham; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jon Dunham

One more film directed by Jon Dunham: Spirit of the Marathon.

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Ratings

Boston Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Boston 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Videos

Boston Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Boston.

Boston: The Documentary Trailer
Details

Boston Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Boston - Patriots Day” and “BOSTON: An American Running Story”.

Also known as
  • Boston - Patriots Day
  • BOSTON: An American Running Story
  • Ο Μαραθώνιος της Βοστώνης
  • בוסטון
  • Бостон
  • Boston - Egy legenda születése

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Boston FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Boston, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Boston?

Boston runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Boston released?

Boston was released on September 22, 2017.

Who directed Boston?

Boston was directed by Jon Dunham.

More films by Jon Dunham

Who is in the cast of Boston?

Boston stars Matt Damon as Narrator, Bill Rodgers and Joan Benoit Samuelson, among 6 credited actors.

How is Boston rated?

Boston has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76% on TMDB, 3.5/5 on Letterboxd and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Boston have a post-credit scene?

No. Boston has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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