Big Miracle

2012, Adventure/Drama, 1h 47m

105 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Big Miracle uses real-life events as the basis for a surprisingly satisfying family drama. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Adam Carlson (John Krasinski), a reporter based in a small town in northern Alaska, can't wait to land a job in a bigger market. Then, the story of a lifetime practically lands in his lap: A family of gray whales is discovered near the Arctic Circle, trapped by rapidly forming ice. Along with the descending media comes Rachel Kramer (Drew Barrymore), an environmental activist and Adam's ex-lover. Together, they try to rally an international coalition to save the whales before it's too late.

Cast & Crew

John Krasinski
Adam Carlson
Drew Barrymore
Rachel Kramer
Kristen Bell
Jill Jerard
Vinessa Shaw
Kelly Meyers
Dermot Mulroney
Col. Scott Boyer
Tim Blake Nelson
Pat Lafayette
Ted Danson
J.W. McGraw
Stephen Root
Gov. Haskell
Ahmaogak Sweeney
Nathan
John Michael Higgins
Wes Handrick
James LeGros
Karl Hootkin
Rob Riggle
Dean Glowacki
Bruce Altman
Chief of Staff
Michael Gaston
Porter Beckford
Mark Ivanir
Dimitri
Stefan Kapicic
Yuri
Shea Whigham
Conrad
John Pingayak
Malik
John Chase
Roy
Ken Kwapis
Director
Jack Amiel
Screenwriter
Michael Begler
Screenwriter
Steve Golin
Producer
Michael Sugar
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Liza Chasin
Executive Producer
Debra Hayward
Executive Producer
Stuart M. Besser
Executive Producer
Paul Green
Executive Producer
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
John Bailey
Cinematographer
Cara Silverman
Film Editing
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Mary Gail Artz
Casting
Shani Ginsberg
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Audience Reviews for Big Miracle

  • Dec 08, 2014
    Probably takes some liberties in telling a true news story from the 80s, but does it with such a charm and big heart that you can't help but like the result. Of course that's somewhat predictable, but the decent cast and lovable message make it work. They didn't make films like that for a while, but sometimes this is exactly what you need on a dark winter afternoon. Kids will love it, for sure.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
  • Oct 05, 2013
    mainstream to the core and for the audience it's intended ticks all the boxes. a little inspiring
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
  • Jul 02, 2013
    Truly a family movie with an inspiring story about helping the animals..
    Sanjaya & Super Reviewer
  • Mar 31, 2013
    Pretty lame. Felt like a TV movie. Even Drew Barrymore could not really lift this, and geez, couldn't someone have touched up her roots before filming started! It's got a fairly high rating, so perhaps it just me being harsh, but I really did find this ordinary.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
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