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 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid. Where the all conquering Russian squad were waiting. We follow Brooks as he assembles a youthful squad then pushes them to the limits, mentally and…
The story of the greatest moment in sports 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.
Top Cast
Kurt Russell
Herb Brooks
Patricia Clarkson
Patty Brooks
Noah Emmerich
Craig Patrick
Sean McCann
Walter Bush
Kenneth Welsh
Doc Nagobads
Eddie Cahill
Jim Craig
Patrick O'Brien Demsey
Mike Eruzione
Michael Mantenuto
Jack O'Callahan
Nathan West
Rob McClanahan
Kenneth Mitchell
Ralph Cox
Eric Peter-Kaiser
Mark Johnson
Don S. Davis
Bob Fleming
Bill Mondy
Lou Nanne
Tom Butler
Bob Allen
Michael Kopsa
Bruce Norris
Malcolm Stewart
Donald Craig
Reviews
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 to world events can feel a little forced in parts, but I entirely get what they were going for - it doesn't hamper things at all, anyway. Kurt Russell is superb as Herb…
FAQ about Miracle
What is Miracle about?
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:…
When was Miracle released?
Miracle was released in 2004.
What genres does Miracle belong to?
Miracle is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Miracle?
The cast of Miracle includes Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich, Sean McCann, Kenneth Welsh.