Boston(2017)
Boston Synopsis
The history of the Boston Marathon from its humble origins starting with only 15 runners, to the first female runners, through the tragedy in 2013, and ultimately the triumph of 2014.
Boston (2017) is a documentary film directed by Jon Dunham, released on February 23, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Matt Damon, Robert de Castella, Manzie Jones and Rosa Mota. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Dunham
- Producers:
- Megan Williams, Eleanor Bingham Miller, Jon Dunham
- Production:
- Closest to the Hole Productions, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, LA Roma Films
- Status:
- Released
Boston (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Boston before you stream it.
Boston Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Damon
as Narrator (voice)
- Robert de Castella
Robert de Castella
as Self
- Manzie Jones
Manzie Jones
as Gerald Jones
Rosa Mota
as Self
- Bill Rodgers
Bill Rodgers
as Self
- Joan Benoit Samuelson
Joan Benoit Samuelson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jon Dunham, produced by Megan Williams, Eleanor Bingham Miller and Jon Dunham.
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Boston Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 48 ratings.
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Boston – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boston online?
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Boston (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Boston?
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The main cast of Boston (2017) includes Matt Damon, Robert de Castella, Manzie Jones, Rosa Mota and Bill Rodgers. The film was directed by Jon Dunham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boston released?
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Boston was released on February 23, 2017 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Boston worth watching?
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Boston (2017) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boston?
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Yes. The official Boston trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.