Patriots Day: A Film About the Boston Marathon Bombing

A Movie About the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing and the Manhunt

Patriots Day is a 2016 American historical drama film directed by Peter Berg and written by Matt Cook and Josh Zetumer. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, J. K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan, and Alex Wolff.

The film follows the events of the Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt for the terrorists. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $200 million worldwide. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

The Boston Marathon bombing was a terrorist attack that occurred on April 15, 2013, during the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. The attack killed three people and injured over 260 others. The attack was carried out by two brothers, Tamerlan Tsarnaev and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

The manhunt for the terrorists lasted for five days. On April 19, 2013, Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed in a shootout with police. On April 20, 2013, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was captured in a boat in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Patriots Day is a powerful and moving film that tells the story of the Boston Marathon bombing and the manhunt for the terrorists. The film is a tribute to the victims of the attack and the heroes who responded to it.