Miracle

Players in white USA hockey jerseys cheer from the bench as fans erupt behind them. A man in a tan jacket and tie raises his fists in celebration. The scene captures a moment of triumph and national pride during an intense game.

"Do you believe in miracles?!"

When college coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After the team of hot-headed college all-stars that he has assembled are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe, the heavily-favored Soviet team. As the U.S. squad tries to overcome insurmountable odds and win the gold medal, the team becomes a microcosm for American patriotism during the Cold War.

Based on true events, this inspiring sports drama features pulse-pounding recreations of the historic games, which are enhanced by an athletic cast that can actually play the sport.

Part of our "Olympic Visions" series. Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures and Swank Motion Pictures.