Big Miracle
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.
Critics Sentiment
Soviet icebreaker successfully breaks through the ice barrier
Rachel Kramer recruits support for saving the whales
The film jumps from its lowest point during Rachel's heavy-handed environmental messaging to strong appreciation for the respectful portrayal of Inupiat culture and traditions.
Big Miracle maintains steady positive reception throughout most of its runtime, with critics appreciating its family-friendly approach and respectful treatment of all parties involved. The film suffers early from perceived environmental preaching but builds to genuinely moving moments during the actual rescue sequence. While some found the pacing slow and certain characters overwrought, most reviewers praised the heart-warming true story and solid ensemble performances.
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Drew Barrymore
Rachel Kramer
John Krasinski
Adam Carlson
Kristen Bell
Jill Jerard
Vinessa Shaw
Kelly Meyers
Dermot Mulroney
Colonel Scott Boyer
Ted Danson
J. W. McGraw
Kathy Baker
Ruth McGraw
Tim Blake Nelson
Pat Lafaytette
Stephen Root
Governor Haskell
John Michael Higgins
Wes Handrick
Bruce Altman
Chief of Staff
Andy Daly
Don Davis
Thomas R. Daly
Frank
Thom Van Dorp
Don Carr
Kent Smith
Stu
Rob Riggle
Dean Glowacki
James Le Gros
Karl Hootkin
Brett Baker
Barrow Street Reporter
Stefan Kapičić
Yuri
Mark Ivanir
Dimitri
Crew
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