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In 1979, coach Herb Brooks takes a team of American college hockey players and drives them mercilessly toward a seemingly impossible goal: facing the Soviet Union's legendary team at the 1980 Winter Olympics. The true story of the "Miracle on Ice."
For children old enough to talk it through: sustained intensity, or language or sexual content that Common Sense Media rates 7–9.
Why it’s here
A demanding coach forges a team of college kids into the band that beat the Soviets in 1980. Hard work, self-sacrifice, and love of country, with a marriage that holds the coach up.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Hockey violence with a bloody nose and fights, some language ("hell," "candy-ass," "bastards"), players drinking beer, and a crude joke gift. Coach Brooks's harshness is shown building the team, which may prompt discussion.
Miracle (2004)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Herb push the players so hard? Was he fair?
- What did it mean when Mike Eruzione said he played for the United States of America?
- Why did the 1980 win matter so much to Americans?
- Which moment in the Soviet game stuck with you most?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 8+: rough hockey violence and a fight; several "hells," "candy-ass," "bastards"; beer drinking; locker-room jokes.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Miracle Blu-ray (Blu-ray + DVD)
Blu-ray · March 29, 2011
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.