2023
PG-13
1 h 30 m

2023
PG-13
1 h 30 m

Summary In 1967, three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. When the chance to win p...

Directed By: Thaddeus O'Sullivan

Written By: Jimmy Smallhorne, Timothy Prager, Joshua D. Maurer

2023
PG-13
1 h 30 m

2023
PG-13
1 h 30 m

The Miracle Club

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 25 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Thaddeus O'Sullivan

Written By: Jimmy Smallhorne, Timothy Prager, Joshua D. Maurer

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Mixed or Average Based on 25 Critic Reviews

36% Positive
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Mixed or Average Based on 25 Critic Reviews

36% Positive
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Original-Cin

Jul 14, 2023

Picturesque and genuinely heartfelt if a smidge corny, the Irish-set dramedy The Miracle Club serves mainly as a showcase for its trio of talents, Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, and Maggie Smith, billed in that order.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Jul 13, 2023

The Miracle Club contains few surprises, but that’s kind of the point of these kinds of movies, yes? We’re here for the comfort-viewing and the location scenery and the hand-me-a-tissue moments and the sublime performances.

By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW

RogerEbert.com

Jul 14, 2023

Set in 1967 Ireland, The Miracle Club stars three powerhouse Oscar-winning and/or nominated actresses (none of whom are Irish) and features period clothing and cars, sweeping cinematography, location-shooting, and a heartwarming message, where each character gets a satisfying arc. Cliches work for a reason.

By Sheila O'Malley FULL REVIEW

Boston Globe

Jul 13, 2023

I wish the filmmakers had shown as much faith in the audience as its characters have in miracles.

By Odie Henderson FULL REVIEW

Arizona Republic

Jul 11, 2023

The plot is lacking in emotional weight, even though the adversities are right there on paper.

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The Irish Times

Oct 12, 2023

The wan characters never find the profane spark we know they would have possessed. One longs for the late Maeve Binchy to give the thing a vigorous shake. She knew how to make such people live.

By Donald Clarke FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Jul 7, 2023

In the end, The Miracle Club is splintered at the seams between its desire to tell an uplifting story of forgiveness and a cheeky tale of patriarchal floundering, all the while doing both a tremendous disservice.

By Greg Nussen FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Zephyr Films, City Films Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Embankment Films, BCP Asset Management, City Films I, ShinAwil Productions

Release Date Jul 14, 2023

Duration 1 h 30 m

Rating PG-13

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Tagline The best journeys take you home

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Maggie Smith

Lily Fox

Laura Linney

Chrissie Ahearn

Kathy Bates

Eileen Dunne

Agnes O'Casey

Dolly Hennessy

Stephen Rea

Frank Dunne

Mark O'Halloran

Father Dermot Byrne

Eric D. Smith

Daniel Hennessy

Mark McKenna

George Hennessy

Niall Buggy

Tommy Fox

Hazel Doupe

Cathy Dunne

Brenda Fricker

Maureen

Luke Jackson Smith

Patrick Dunne

Noel Gaskin

Taxi Driver

Sean O'Callaghan

Peter (Singer)

Shauna Higgins

Ruth (Peter's Mother)

Lesley Conroy

Nun 2

Rosemary Henderson

Nun 1

Fionnuala Murphy

Mrs. Connolly

Amélie Kiki McCormack

Pilgrim Girl in Grotto

Alice Heneghan

Rosie Hennessy

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