Miracle
Miracle

Miracle

2004Movie135 minEnglish

When college coach Herb Brooks 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.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users87%
Director: Gavin O'ConnorGenres: Drama, Sport, History, Biography

Plot Summary

Herb Brooks, a former hockey player, is hired to coach the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, a ragtag group of college players. Facing skepticism and immense pressure, Brooks pushes his team to their limits in an effort to achieve the impossible: defeat the dominant Soviet Union team and, ultimately, win the gold medal.

Critical Reception

Miracle received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Kurt Russell's performance and the film's inspirational portrayal of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team's underdog victory. Critics praised its blend of sports drama and historical accuracy, highlighting its feel-good narrative and compelling performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Inspiring and well-acted portrayal of a historic underdog sports moment.
  • Kurt Russell delivers a standout performance as coach Herb Brooks.
  • Captures the excitement and patriotic fervor of the 1980 Olympic hockey team.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Miracle, citing its powerful performances, emotional storytelling, and thrilling depiction of the "Miracle on Ice." Many praised its ability to evoke patriotism and a sense of shared accomplishment.

Fun Fact

Coach Herb Brooks famously told his team before the game against the Soviet Union, "This is your time. This is your moment. You're meant to be here." This quote, while powerful, was not actually said during that specific game but was a composite of Brooks' motivational speeches throughout the tournament.

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r96sk

r96sk

I do love a sports drama, which is fortunate as Disney sure do a lot of them! <em>'Miracle'</em> is very good, as it details the events of the 1980 Winter Olympics between the hockey teams of the US and the USSR. The constant connections...
John Chard

John Chard

Disney doing what they do best with this sort of material. It's a feel good sports movie based around the true story of Coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) who had the unenviable task of leading the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team in the Wint...