Promised a Miracle
Seen it?1988 | 94 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Cool Hand Luke or The Green Mile, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted in his death.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Rosanna ArquetteAlice Elizabeth 'Lucky' Parker
- Judge ReinholdLarry Parker
- Giovanni RibisiWesley Parker
- Tom BowerMichael Elliot
- Robin Pearson RoseBeth
- John VickeryPastor Evans
- Gary BayerClark
- Shawn ElliottRomero
- Tuesday KnightRoberta Palmer
- Mark PhelanPoliceman