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The Finishers

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A man teams with his son -- who uses a wheelchair -- to compete in an Ironman triathlon.
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David Stratton The Australian Apr 18, 2014
3/5
The film strives to be inspirational and ends up being sentimental, but despite its flaws it conveys a sense of exhilaration and personal triumph. Go to Full Review Philippa Hawker The Age (Australia) Apr 18, 2014
3/5
Tavernier, who is also a documentary maker, keeps things straightforward and heartfelt; he focuses on the ups and downs of training that bring the two closer before the race begins, but also knows how to give impact to the event itself. Go to Full Review John Fink The Film Stage Jun 23, 2016
A-
The Finishers is a wonderful, crowd-pleasing tearjerker from director Nils Tavernier. Go to Full Review Margaret Pomeranz At the Movies (Australia) Apr 23, 2014
3.5/5
You know exactly where it is going from the start but I cannot tell you how much I cried at the end. Honestly, it was embarrassing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gin H @Ginger0531 Nov 4, 2025 I definitely recommend this movie, it might be predictable, but the story was amazing and inspiring. It really touched my heart at the end. See more Oct 24, 2015 The performances are impressive, yet the overall plot is too simple to stir more in-depth emotions and serious spiritual reflections. The film is satisfying and get me touched, but still I have to say that it fails to elaborate on its uncommon topics like the mental status of the patients, their social lives, and the challenges of their family. It's just not enough. I feel it could do definitely more than only going through the contest itself. See more Mar 25, 2015 Tells the story of a father who does Ironman with the disabled child. Great composition. Weak film. See more Man From The Moon M @RT45179835 Mar 20, 2015 Beginning: a common story. Middle: son and father getting together. Final: I cry with smile. It's not a great movie but it simply beautiful affirmation of pushing the boudaries and affirmation of family. See more Jan 23, 2015 O mundo precisa de mais filmes como este... :) See more Aug 31, 2014 TOHO CINEMAS KAWASAKI, 2014/08/31 See more Read all reviews
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Nils Tavernier

Director

Jacques Gamblin

Paul Amblard

Alexandra Lamy

Claire Amblard

Sophie de Fürst

Sophie Amblard

Frédéric Epaud

Docteur Pascal

Brigitte Chambon

Le médecin de course
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Movie Info

Synopsis A man teams with his son -- who uses a wheelchair -- to compete in an Ironman triathlon.
Director
Nils Tavernier
Producer
Philippe Boeffard, Christophe Rossignon
Screenwriter
Laurent Bertoni, Pierre Leyssieux, Nils Tavernier
Production Co
Artémis Productions, Le Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, Ville de Nice, Pathé, Canal+, Cofinova 9, Nord-Ouest Films, Département des Alpes-Maritimes, Belgacom, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, La Banque Postale Image 6, Tax Shelter Film Funding, Cofimage 24, Région Rhône-Alpes, Ciné+, Centre National de la Cinematographie, Indéfilms, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Radio Télévision Belge Francofone (RTB)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 26m
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