Patriots Day is a 2016 American historical drama film, directed by Peter Berg and written by Berg, Matt Cook, and Joshua Zetumer. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as Boston Police Department Sergeant Tommy Saunders, who is at the center of the search for the bombers in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent manhunt.
Patriots Day was released on December 21, 2016, by Lionsgate. The film was well-received by critics for its acting and story, with praise for Wahlberg’s performance in particular. It grossed $93 million worldwide against a production budget of $45 million.
The film tells the story of the terrorist attacks during the 2013 Boston Marathon and follows police sergeant Tommy Saunders (Wahlberg) as he works with officers from various regional law enforcement agencies to investigate and find those responsible. Alongside Saunders is Special Agent Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon), FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Division; Watertown Police Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese (J. K. Simmons); Watertown Police Officer Sean Collier (Jake Picking); MIT Police Officer Mark Spencer (Christopher O’Shea); Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis (John Goodman); Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (Michael Beach); Detective Danny Keeler (Jimmy O. Yang) and FBI agent Carlos Ortiz (Jimmy Leung).
The movie takes place over a three-day period following the terrorist attack during the 2013 Boston Marathon that shocked millions around the world – Patriots Day chronicles this tragic event through its key players and their stories of courage, resilience and strength.
Is Patriots Day on Amazon Prime?
Yes, Patriots Day is available on Amazon Prime Video in most countries across Europe and North America. The movie can be rented or purchased digitally from Amazon Prime Video for streaming or download to watch offline at any time on any device with an internet connection.