The film is based on accounts from the 2013 bombing, which killed three and injured 264 others, and the ensuing search for the Tsarnaev brothers.
Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Limited
Friday, January 13, 2017 Nationwide
Plot: What's the story about?
In the aftermath of an unspeakable attack, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again. Weaving together the stories of Special Agent Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon), Police Commissioner Ed Davis (John Goodman), Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese (J.K. Simmons) and nurse Carol Saunders (Michelle Monaghan) this visceral and unflinching chronicle captures the suspense of one of the most sophisticated manhunts in law enforcement history and celebrates the strength of the people of Boston.
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Who stars in Patriots Day: Cast List
Arthur The King, Uncharted
J.K. Simmons ... Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese
You Can't Run Forever, Red One
John Goodman ... Ed Davis
The Smurfs Musical, Trouble With the Curve
Michelle Monaghan ... Carol Saunders
MaXXXine, Nanny
Kevin Bacon ... Richard DesLauriers
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, MaXXXine
Alex Wolff ... Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
A Quiet Place: Day One, Jumanji: The Next Level
Rachel Brosnahan ... Jessica Kensky
Superman: Legacy, The Amateur
Vincent Curatola ... Mayor Thomas Penino
Killing Them Softly, Fun With Dick and Jane
James Colby ... Billy Evans
Safe
Cliff Moylan ... Sergeant John MacLellan
Christopher O'Shea ... Patrick Downes
Who's making Patriots Day: Crew List
A look at the Patriots Day behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Peter Berg last directed Spenser Confidential and Mile 22. The film's writer Peter Berg last wrote Lone Survivor and Friday Night Lights.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Dylan ClarkStephen Levinson
Hutch Parker
Scott Stuber
Mark Wahlberg
Production Companies
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Production: What we know about Patriots Day?
Key Facts
- Co-financed by CBS Films and Lionsgate with the former handling production and marketing and the latter handling distribution.
- John Goodman plays former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. Commissioner Davis played an integral role in working with the FBI, Watertown Police Department, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts State Police and local first responders to track, identify and apprehend the suspected bombers.
- Patriots Day will be co-financed by CBS Films and Lionsgate with the former handling production and marketing and the latter handling distribution.
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - September: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2016 - February: The film was set to Production status.
Production starts March 2016 in Boston.
Patriots Day Release Date: When was the film released?
Patriots Day was a Limited release in 2016 on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Passengers, Assassin's Creed and Sing. Additional information: Boston/NY/LA.
As a Limited release, Patriots Day will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Patriots Day DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Patriots Day was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 .