Marathon (2004): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Marathon is a 2004 drama directed by Amir Naderi. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes and earned $33.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Amir Naderi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Alphaville Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marathon About?
The premise of Marathon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A once-promising Soviet athlete struggles with personal loss and a career derailed by setbacks. When an eccentric older woman challenges him to compete in a major American marathon, he reluctantly begins training. The rigorous journey sparks a renewed sense of purpose, reigniting his passion for both competition and life itself.
Marathon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one word title
- written by director
- korea
- south korean
- south korea
- athlete
- runner
- race
- bus
- boy
- younger version of character
- flash forward
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- little boy
- rain
- autistic
- autistic son
- autistic child
- disability
- drawing
- sitting on a bench
- training
- supermarket
- swimming pool
- male rear nudity
- rear nudity
- cityscape
- mountain
- shopping list
- shopping
- tampax
- mountaintop
- police station
- handbag
- apartment
- dinner table
- coach
- single mother
- flatulence
- running
- cramp
- muscle cramp
- fart
- disabled athlete
- athlete as protagonist
- mental disability
- tidying
- long distance runner
- marathon runner
- ice cream
- sprinkler
Where to Watch Marathon
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Marathon
Directed by Amir Naderi.
- Director Amir Naderi
Marathon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marathon 47 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
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TMDB 74% User score
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Marathon Plot Summary
What happens in Marathon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film tells the heartfelt story of Cho-Won, a young man with autism, who discovers his only true escape in the world of running. Throughout his childhood, Cho-Won experienced significant challenges, often throwing tantrums, engaging in self-harm, and struggling to communicate with others. His lifeline came from two unlikely sources: zebras and the beloved Korean treat, Chocopie. His devoted mother tirelessly endeavored to demonstrate that her son could lead a life akin to that of his peers.
Full summary
The whole story of Marathon, scene by scene
Marathon Box Office
Marathon grossed $33.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$33.3M
- International
- $33.3M
Marathon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Marathon.
How Well Do You Know Marathon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What condition does Cho-Won have?
Cars in Marathon
51 cars on screen, including the 1992 Daelim Citi 100 A and the 2003 Daewoo BH 120 F.
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1992 Daelim Citi 100 A Minor role -
2003 Daewoo BH 120 F Minor role -
1995 SsangYong Istana Minor role -
1995 SsangYong Istana Minor role
Marathon Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “말아톤” and “马拉松”.
- Also known as
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- 말아톤
- 马拉松
- 馬拉松小子
- Maraton
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Movies Like Marathon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Running, The Long Run and Tracktown.
Marathon FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Marathon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marathon?
Marathon runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was Marathon released?
Marathon was released on April 2, 2004.
Who directed Marathon?
Marathon was directed by Amir Naderi.
More films by Amir Naderi Where can I watch Marathon?
In the US, Marathon is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and AsianCrush and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Marathon make at the box office?
Marathon grossed $33.3 million worldwide.
How is Marathon rated?
Marathon has 47 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Marathon have a post-credit scene?
No. Marathon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Marathon in?
The original language of Marathon is Russian.
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