Big Miracle

Big Miracle

A family of whales trapped beneath the ice. One unforgettable rescue.

Directed by Ken Kwapis

Produced by Working Title Films, Universal Pictures

2012107 min6.7 / 10

An uplifting, earnest true-story adventure about unlikely allies uniting to rescue trapped whales, balancing environmental concern with feel-good spectacle.

A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Big Miracle end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Big Miracle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Big Miracle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Big Miracle violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Big Miracle sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Big Miracle, and what each one shares →

Like Big Miracle

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Big Miracle

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Big Miracle, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Big Miracle, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Big Miracle, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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