Drama,History
United States of America
The movie Miracle is based on the true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, who achieved one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Herb Brooks, played by Kurt Russell, is a former hockey player who had been part of the last U.S. Olympic team to win gold in 1960. He is now a college coach who is determined to do whatever it takes to defeat the Soviet team, who had long been considered unbeatable.
Brooks puts together a team made up of young college players and begins to train them intensely. He makes them practice for hours on end, often pushing them to their physical and emotional limits. At first, the players struggle to adapt to Brooks' tough coaching style, and they suffer a humiliating loss in an early exhibition game against Norway.
However, Brooks continues to push his players to be better, and they begin to bond as a team. They win their next few games, including a victory over the powerful Czechoslovakian team, and earn a spot in the medal round against the Soviet team.
In the semi-final game against the Soviets, the U.S. team plays with incredible heart and determination, and they shock the world by defeating the heavily-favored Soviet team 4-3. The game is now known as the "Miracle on Ice" and is considered one of the greatest moments in sports history.
In the gold medal game, the U.S. team faces Finland and wins 4-2, clinching the first U.S. gold medal in Olympic hockey in 20 years. The players celebrate on the ice, and Brooks becomes a national hero. The movie ends with real-life footage of the U.S. team receiving their gold medals and celebrating their historic victory.
