Miracle

A sports drama film based on a story, "Miracle" centers around the team's head coach, Herb Brooks, as he takes on the seemingly impossible task of molding a group of young and talented college players into a competitive team to challenge the dominant Soviet Union in the Olympics.

The story begins with Herb Brooks being appointed as the coach of the U.S. hockey team for the 1980 Winter Olympics. Facing skepticism and doubt from many, Brooks puts together a grueling training camp that tests the physical and mental limits of the players. He instills a sense of discipline, hard work, and unity in the team, demanding nothing but their best.

As the Olympics draw near, the U.S. team faces formidable opponents in exhibition matches, including a devastating defeat at the hands of the Soviet Union. Despite the setbacks, Brooks remains determined to build a team that can overcome the odds and make history.

"Miracle" not only captures the thrilling and emotional journey of the U.S. hockey team but also explores the broader context of the Cold War era. The match against the Soviet Union takes on a symbolic significance, representing the ideological struggle between the two superpowers. And from a more intimate perspective, it pays great tribute to the resilience and bravery of the young players and their coach, who believed in the impossible and achieved greatness against all odds.

Release: 2004

Stars: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Nathan West

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81%