A Million Miles Away

PG

Released Sep 8, 2023

2h 1m

Biography

Drama

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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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Audience Consensus

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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Stephen G

The film started well but mostly just sweet. It stayed sweet, but became more complex and moving as the focus shifted more to the immediate and extended family, as well as they challenges they faced. In the end, it was a powerful, enjoyable, uplifting piece of work, made all the more so for much of it being based on fact.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/24

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Julieanne B

What a fantastic movie. I'd never heard of this film and came upon it on a long haul flight and as I'm quite a fan of Michael Peña I thought I'd give it a try - I was blown away! The story and the way it's told is so believable and moving and the acting is superb. At one stage I was crying so much a flight attendant came and checked I was okay! I told my husband to watch it and he thoroughly enjoyed it also - though he didn't have the same emotional outbursts that I had. Best movie I've seen in a very, very long time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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lisa s

the film had the potental to be good, the exicution was poor , michael pena was badly cast , the story was disjointed and drawn out i wanted to like it , unfortunatly it was very dull to watch .

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Boxley V

Just a great movie in every respect. Well written and acted, based on an inspirational true story, it was a fun two hours to watch. It was rich in locations where it was filmed and appeared to have been created using actual NASA equipment and cooperation. I highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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oldriverdiva F

Excellent movie and life of a man who never gave up, a family that loves and supports him. Ver humble beginnings didn't stand in their way. So glad I watched it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Artfully directed - Very uplifting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Alejandra Márquez Abella

Director

Michael Peña

José

Rosa Salazar

Adela

Bobby Soto

Beto

Sarayu Blue

Kalpana Chawla

Verónica Falcón

Julia

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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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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: Rick Telles, Benito Martinez, Kyle Convissar, Mark Anthony Little, Stacy Perskie, Andrea Gamboa
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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