What are the key story phases in Miracle?

The story of Miracle progresses through these phases: The Skeptical Hiring, Forging the Team, Olympic Grind, The Miracle on Ice.

How does Miracle end?

In the final act ("The Miracle on Ice"): Facing the heavily favored Soviets in the medal round, the Americans mount a third-period comeback to win 4-3. They close the tournament with a gold medal victory over Finland.

Miracle (2004) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Miracle
Genre: drama, history
Released: 2004
Rating: 7.1

Plot Analysis Summary

A coach unites a team of amateurs to defeat the dominant Soviet hockey dynasty at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Skeptical Hiring

Forging the Team

Olympic Grind

The Miracle on Ice

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.

Directed by

Gavin O'Connor

Key Cast

Kurt Russell — Herb Brooks
Patricia Clarkson — Patty Brooks
Nathan West — Rob McClanahan
Noah Emmerich — Craig Patrick
Sean McCann — Walter Bush

Rating: 7.1/10 (678 votes)