A Million Miles Away

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A Million Miles Away

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Released Sep 8, 2023

2h 1m

Biography

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Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, A Million Miles Away follows him on a decades-long journey, from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. With the support of his family, José’s drive & determination culminates in the opportunity to achieve his seemingly impossible goal.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks in part to a pair of appealing lead performances, A Million Miles Away is one inspirational biopic that mostly avoids heavy-handed gimmicks.

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You'll want to bring tissues to watch A Million Miles Away, a fact-based drama that takes biopic tropes and turns them into heartwarming movie magic.

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Michael Ordoña

Los Angeles Times

A Million Miles Away doesn’t exactly zoom past the stratosphere, but it’s kept in orbit by Hernández’s inspirational true story and the comfort of family ties.

Sep 18, 2023

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Adrian Horton

Guardian

It’s a story that exceeds the bounds of Earth with enough heart to keep it grounded.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 15, 2023

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Mr. Peña is a familiar face and likable performer and is paired to wonderful effect with Rosa Salazar.

Sep 14, 2023

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Pallavi Keswani

The Hindu

The emphasis on the role of José Hernández’s family and community makes A Million Miles Away a compelling, feel-good watch.

Jan 19, 2024

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Ernesto Diezmartinez

Letras Libres

A solid melodrama and feel-good movie that does not move an inch from the Hollywood model. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 29, 2023

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

An inspirational story with universal appeal... the problem is it's a bit too conventional.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 27, 2023

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Frans B

Brilliantly carried over from fact to entertainment. Truly great directing, cinematography and a splendid cast that excels in character. Peña fits this role like a glove, sometimes he even looks, walks and talks like José Hernández. Heartwarming and also eye - opening, in a sense. Really easy to watch and fall in love with. Highly recommended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Gustavo R

Inspirational movie about the first immigrant Mexican that goes into space. Based on a true story 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿/5

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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Jenaro V

Un biopic más, no es lo suficientemente entretenido como para mantener tu atención, ni lo suficientemente emotivo como para apelar al sentimentalismo.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Dang M

This is a movie about a young Latino man who comes from a family of migrant farm workers. He aspires to be an astronaut. Against all odds he wills himself to make his improbable dream a reality.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Dennis C

Inspirational movie for new generations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/24

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Michel P

This the most inspirational story I've seen. This guy surmounted impossible odds with support of his family. The movie is very well done and acting is excellent. There's a few appearance of Jose himself on the launch pad doing a fist bump with the actor playing Jose.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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Synopsis

Inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, A Million Miles Away follows him on a decades-long journey, from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. With the support of his family, José’s drive & determination culminates in the opportunity to achieve his seemingly impossible goal.

Director: Alejandra Márquez Abella
Producer: Mark Ciardi, Campbell McInnes
Screenwriter: Alejandra Márquez Abella, Bettina Gilois, Hernán Jiménez
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Amazon Studios, Select Films, Redrum
Rating: PG
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 8, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2023
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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