The Third Miracle

R

Released Dec 29, 1999

1h 59m

Drama

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68%

34 Reviews

Tomatometer

58%

1,000+ Ratings

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Roman Catholic priest Frank Shore (Ed Harris), who is struggling with his faith, is an investigator in the canonization process of a woman who is said to have performed miracles during -- and after -- her lifetime. Shore interviews the woman's daughter, Roxane (Anne Heche), who tells him of the horrible neglect she suffered from the would-be saint. The priest must reconcile the daughter's stories with others' tales of the woman's worthiness, while also wrestling with his own carnal desires.

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quite absorbing but not outstanding.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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I thought this exploration of faith and doubt and love during the investigation of a potential saint was very moving.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Not the best film out there

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Solid drama about the search for faith through doubt. Harris is always engaging, and while Heche's presence is more than annoying, she plays an outsider character, which helps. Director Agnieska Holland adds several excellent touches to the film, drawing out certain moments and allowing the actors to do their thing without constantly cutting.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Ed Harris, Anne Heche; directed by polish director Agnieszka Holland. In this drama, the Vatican sends a cynical priest to verify miracles performed by a woman who has been nominated for sainthood. During this investigation, the priest rediscovers his lost faith & passion. Anne Heche can ACT; Ed Harris is wonderful as the priest.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Kinda disappointing. Could have been done so much better!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Agnieszka Holland

Director

Ed Harris

Frank Shore

Anne Heche

Roxane

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Werner

Charlie Haid

Bishop Cahill

Michael Rispoli

John Leone

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Brian Tallerico

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Rated: 4/5

Mar 24, 2007

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Here is a rarity, a film about religion that is neither pious nor sensational, simply curious.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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James Berardinelli

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Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Matt Dobkin

Out Magazine

Though baroque and convoluted, The Third Miracle is a pointed exploration of faith.

May 27, 2022

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Faces an uphill battle to make believers of its audience.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 13, 2009

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Frank Swietek

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Rated: B

Jul 24, 2006

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Synopsis

Roman Catholic priest Frank Shore (Ed Harris), who is struggling with his faith, is an investigator in the canonization process of a woman who is said to have performed miracles during -- and after -- her lifetime. Shore interviews the woman's daughter, Roxane (Anne Heche), who tells him of the horrible neglect she suffered from the would-be saint. The priest must reconcile the daughter's stories with others' tales of the woman's worthiness, while also wrestling with his own carnal desires.

Director: Agnieszka Holland
Producer: Ashok Amritraj, Francis Ford Coppola, Andrew Stevens
Screenwriter: John Romano, Richard Vetere
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics, Franchise Pictures
Production Co: Franchise Pictures, Haft Entertainment, American Zoetrope
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 29, 1999, Original
Release Date (DVD): Jun 13, 2000
Box Office (Gross USA): $736.6K
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Surround