Big Miracle

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

2012 1h 47m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 534

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Kwapis
Writers: Michael Begler, Jack Amiel
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 62% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ken Kwapis, shot by John Bailey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Cliff Eidelman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Cara Silverman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski and Kristen Bell carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A family of whales trapped beneath the ice. One unforgettable rescue.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ken Kwapis directs. John Bailey behind the camera. Cliff Eidelman scores. Cara Silverman cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 62% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 14 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Ken Kwapis, shot by John Bailey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Cliff Eidelman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Cara Silverman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski and Kristen Bell carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A family of whales trapped beneath the ice. One unforgettable rescue.".
9IMDB entry: tt1430615 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "whale", "based on true story", "alaska", "reporter".