# Patriots Day (2016)

> A tense, ensemble-driven reconstruction of the Boston Marathon bombing and the citywide manhunt that follows.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/256719

## Facts

- Runtime: 133 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
- Director: Peter Berg
- Cast: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan, Alex Wolff, Themo Melikidze, Michael Beach
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4572514/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: tense, unflinching, emotional, true crime viewing, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of courage and resilience in the face of terror.

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