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The Third Miracle

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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.

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3/4
Here is a rarity, a film about religion that is neither pious nor sensational, simply curious. Go to Full Review
Matt Dobkin Out Magazine 05/27/2022
Though baroque and convoluted, The Third Miracle is a pointed exploration of faith. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 10/13/2009
2.5/4
Faces an uphill battle to make believers of its audience. Go to Full Review
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 07/24/2006
B
Film Threat 12/06/2005
3/5
John Esther Pasadena Weekly 09/30/2005
2/5
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Alain E @AlainE Feb 1 Solid examination of faith and doubt. Ed Harris as usually is superb. I thought Anne Heche did a pretty good job as well. As a confirmed atheist, I watched the movie with benign curiosity. So, the benevolent God stopped the bombing of the small town in Eastern Europe but allowed the brutal war that claimed the lives of between 50 to 85 million people to go on and on. We have to assume that only the little girl knew how to pray effectively. See more Marc K @wtexram 08/18/2024 Engaging story with good acting See more 07/27/2014 quite absorbing but not outstanding. See more 01/20/2013 I thought this exploration of faith and doubt and love during the investigation of a potential saint was very moving. See more 07/23/2010 Not the best film out there See more 02/22/2010 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. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Elie Samaha, Steven Haft, Fred Fuchs
Screenwriter
John Romano, Richard Vetere
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics, Franchise Pictures
Production Co
American Zoetrope, Haft Entertainment, Franchise Pictures
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