Miracle: The Boys of '80

Miracle: The Boys of '80

Directed by Jacob Rogal, Max Gershberg

Produced by IOC - International Olympic Commitee, Olympic Channel

2026108 min7.3 / 10

A triumphant documentary celebrating an iconic underdog victory and the bonds forged by a team of young athletes who defied Cold War odds.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Miracle: The Boys of '80 end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Miracle: The Boys of '80 easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Miracle: The Boys of '80 scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Miracle: The Boys of '80 violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Miracle: The Boys of '80 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

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Surprise43

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Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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