Miracle

"Who do you play for?"

Feb 6 2004 PG 2h 15m
Biography, Drama, History

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.

Plot

The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes!

Written by

Eric Guggenheim

Directed by

Gavin O'Connor

Cast

Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Nathan West

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 4 nominations total

Trailers
miracle trailer (2004)
Scores
# of Votes
60,923
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
68
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