Miracle
DramaHistory
8+PG
2004·2h 15m·Gavin O'Connor·Walt Disney Pictures·● Script read & verified
Based on the true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, following coach Herb Brooks as he assembles and trains a group of young...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The film heavily emphasizes the political tensions of the Cold War era which may require context for younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire story is driven by small-town American values of hard work, sacrifice, and playing for something bigger than yourself. Coach Brooks explicitly emphasizes that the team represents their families and communities, making duty to family and country the emotional core of their victory.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Teamwork over individual talent as shown when Brooks explains how all-star teams fail
- ✓Perseverance and dedication through grueling training and preparation
Cast:Kurt RussellPatricia ClarksonNoah EmmerichSean McCannKenneth Welsh