Miracle

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Miracle

PG,

2004,

2h 15m,

Drama

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80%

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50,000+ Ratings

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When college coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe, the heavily-favored Soviet team. As the U.S. squad tries to overcome insurmountable odds and win the gold medal, the team becomes a microcosm for American patriotism during the Cold War.

Critics Consensus

Kurt Russell's performance guides this cliche-ridden tale into the realm of inspirational, nostalgic goodness.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Jun 29, 2022

If you can get past the jingoism, Miracle's a good story about an exceptional hockey coach.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 26, 2010

4/5

Moving story of the 1980 Olympic hockey team.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

May 4, 2005

B+

Believe in the greatness of Kurt Russell.

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Mar 9, 2020

4/5

The game remains one of the best moments in sports history. "Miracle" depicts America's spiritual triumph over the Specter of Communism. The implications of this Olympic showdown went far beyond the scope of sports, in the grand scheme of things.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Feb 23, 2020

4/5

When it comes to inspirational sports films, Miracle is near the top of the list.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Nov 16, 2019

Works not just as a sports film, but as an interesting study of relationships strengthened by sports.

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Feb 2, 2019

The best inspiring sports movie ever made!

Finn R

Feb 1, 2019

Miracle is a film that portrays one of the greatest moments (if not the greatest) in sports history and along with portraying the time it took place (where America seemed to be at it's worst), both are portrayed fairly well. Sure there are little things that have been changed or fictionalized, but with Disney's name on it, you come to expect that sort of thing. Other than that, the performances are good, with Kurt Russell really getting into the part of Herb Brooks and it was a genius move to get hockey players to play the parts of Team USA and their opponents going on the hunch that teaching hockey players to act would be easier than teaching actors on how to play hockey and that helps make the hockey playing look authentic. Overall, Miracle can be used as an educational tool and also be viewed as an emotional heartfelt movie that will get anyone pumped while watching the U.S. v.s. Soviet Union hockey game of 1980.

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Finn S

Jan 21, 2019

A movie that talks best about a very amazing win in American Sports History, if not International Sports History!

Albus R

Jan 6, 2019

A miracle of a movie

Albus W

Nov 27, 2018

Not a hockey fan but this one was pretty good as far as sports films go. Interesting to see how teams for Olympics used to be picked vs. nowadays where I think they train children from like 5years old to compete. A true underdog story with a lot of heart and tough coaching. My husband complained that it was a crappier Might Ducks lol but I dont think so-this one is based on a true story and realistic. Reminded me of journeys that I went on in my own life that were hard. My one complaint is that it was a long film and tended to drag a bit towards the end, esp with it being kinda formulaic.

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Abraham L

Nov 16, 2018

While 'Miracle' enters familiar sports film territory, the uncanny performance by Kurt Russell and the passionate effort of young athletes turned actors makes the true events of the U.S. hockey team's uplifting run in the Winter Olympics a thrilling watch.

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Synopsis

When college coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe, the heavily-favored Soviet team. As the U.S. squad tries to overcome insurmountable odds and win the gold medal, the team becomes a microcosm for American patriotism during the Cold War.

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Producer: Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray
Screenwriter: Eric Guggenheim
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Mayhem Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, Pop Pop Productions
Rating: PG (Some Sports Violence|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 2, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.4M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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