Miracle: The Boys of '80
2026 · Movie · PG-13 · 108 min · ★ 7.3
A group of young American hockey players relives the 1980 Winter Olympics run that turned them into a symbol of hope during the Cold War. Using rare archival footage and present-day reflections, the film revisits the pressure, the teamwork, and the national mood surrounding a historic upset and a gold-medal dream.
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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-01-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (16 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, history-rich sports documentary built around firsthand memories and vintage footage, like Rising Phoenix; Not for you if you need fast pacing or lots of new revelations.
Pros: rare archival footage; heartfelt player reflections; strong historical context | Cons: repetitive interviews; slow, lecture-like pace; familiar story beats
Themes
- sports
- ice hockey
- sports documentary
- miracle on ice
- sport
Cast & crew
Herb Brooks
as Self - Head Coach (archive footage)
Mike Eruzione
as Self - Boston University - Forward
Jim Craig
as Self - Boston University - Goalie
Gary Smith
as Self - Trainer
Steve Janaszak
as Self - University of Minnesota - Goalie
John Harrington
as Self - University of Minnesota Duluth - Forward
Craig Patrick
as Self - Assistant Coach
Buzz Schneider
as Self - University of Minnesota - Forward
- GW
George F. Will
as Self - Political Commentator (as George Will)
- RC
Ralph Cox
as Self - Forward
Directed by Jacob Rogal, Max Gershberg