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      Miracle

      PG Released Feb 2, 2004 2 hr. 15 min. Drama List
      81% 166 Reviews Tomatometer 90% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 30 Buy Now

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

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      Chris B I was just a little kid watching the game at home with Dad. I thought it was the Gold Medal Game. Still it works and they did a good job in portraying the game. I do remember when the movie came out and Herb Brooks had his say in the movie before he passed away. This is the best you can get for a sports movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/24 Full Review Connor S The greatest victory in the history of sports was aptly depicted on the greatest medium in the history of the planet! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/23 Full Review Emilliano Jr S As usual, American team won againts the Russians. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/19/23 Full Review Red T A Classic Sports Drama. The acting is really good led by a phenomenal performance by Kurt Russell. The supporting cast is really good and the kids are good but the main problem is there is almost no depth or uniqueness to the players. They blend in so much that even though I know barely the struggle a handful go through, I'm never able to even identify who they are on screen. And a lot don't get hardly any development beyond a scene. This makes it hard sometimes when it's personal one on one scenes to develop a strong connection to the characters outside of Kurt. However they still are well acted and do have chemistry. The music is excellent and used during the right times and is memorable. The cinematography is excellent and the best part with lots of well done close up shots, great hockey game scenes, and memorable training scenes and bonding scenes for the team as a whole. Not as much when it's 1vs1 like the guy who wouldn't take the test, or the one who has a dad issue but they're still good scenes. The editing is very well done and stays focused for the most part on Kurt. Again the only time it loses me a bit is when it tries to develop personal stories with the players and it just isn't as strong as when it stays on Kurt or the team as a whole. But fortunately it doesn't do that much. The pacing is excellent and really does a great job building the underdog story, anticipation of the big game, and a smile on your face. It's 100% predictable and you see it coming the whole way because this plots structure you've seen a million times despite being a true event. But it's so well done you don't mind it really at all because it's so charming and well put together. Anyone who is a fan of Russell, the director, or Sports Dramas will like this a lot. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/23 Full Review Jeffrey P Hits all the marks you want a sports movie to hit, and none that you want it to miss. It's this or Slap Shot for best hockey movie of all-time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/26/23 Full Review Jeffrey M Miracle was a good movie. It was boring at the 1 hour but then the next hour and ten minutes was exciting with all the hockey games. If you like movies based of historical events then you would enjoy this movie. I thought that this movie was good, but not the best. Slightly boring but good. 69%. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      J. R. Jones Chicago Reader If you can get past the jingoism, Miracle's a good story about an exceptional hockey coach. Jun 29, 2022 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Moving story of the 1980 Olympic hockey team. Rated: 4/5 Dec 26, 2010 Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Believe in the greatness of Kurt Russell. Rated: B+ May 4, 2005 Full Review Mark Jackson Epoch Times 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. Rated: 4/5 Mar 9, 2020 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies When it comes to inspirational sports films, Miracle is near the top of the list. Rated: 4/5 Feb 23, 2020 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Works not just as a sports film, but as an interesting study of relationships strengthened by sports. Nov 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Executive Producer
      Justis Greene, Ross Greenburg
      Screenwriter
      Eric Guggenheim
      Distributor
      Buena Vista Pictures
      Production Co
      Walt Disney Pictures, Mayhem 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
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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