
Miracle: The Boys of '80
Seen it?2026 | 108 min | Documentary, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Max Gershberg, Jacob Rogal
- Herb BrooksSelf - Head Coach (archive footage)
- Mike EruzioneSelf - Boston University - Forward
- Jim CraigSelf - Boston University - Goalie
- Gary SmithSelf - Trainer
- Steve JanaszakSelf - University of Minnesota - Goalie
- John HarringtonSelf - University of Minnesota Duluth - Forward
- Craig PatrickSelf - Assistant Coach
- Buzz SchneiderSelf - University of Minnesota - Forward
- George F. WillSelf - Political Commentator (as George Will)
- Ralph CoxSelf - Forward