Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- compassionate
- hopeful
- family movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film familiar and heavily sentimental but effective as an uplifting, fact-based family drama.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The orphanage children and guardian Omar must partner with the washed-up boat captain Wade to pursue the fishing competition.
The orphanage's financial rescue depends on winning a lucrative fishing competition.
The cash-strapped orphanage's guardian and children work together to preserve their shared home.
The fishing competition and boat journey place the characters' emotional and financial stakes on the sea.
Films like Blue Miracle, and why
The Boys in the Boat
uplifting fact-based family drama centered on a financially threatened community and an unlikely team pursuing a high-stakes competition
McFarland, USA
feel-good underdog sports drama with compassionate mentorship, ensemble teamwork, and a redemptive emotional arc
The Mighty Ducks
inspirational family-friendly drama about young people overcoming hardship through collective effort and adult guidance
Movie Details
- Director
- Julio Quintana
- Release Date
- 2021-05-27
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (310)
Cast
- Jimmy Gonzales
- Dennis Quaid
- Anthony Gonzalez
- Bruce McGill
- Raymond Cruz
- Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
- Fernanda Urrejola
- Nathan Arenas
- Chris Doubek
- Isaac Arellanes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Blue Miracle about?
- An orphanage guardian and a disgraced captain enter a lucrative fishing contest to protect the children’s home.
- What is Blue Miracle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blue Miracle as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Blue Miracle violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Blue Miracle.
- What did critics think of Blue Miracle?
- Critics found the film familiar and heavily sentimental but effective as an uplifting, fact-based family drama.
- Which films are like Blue Miracle?
- Films with a similar feel include The Boys in the Boat, McFarland, USA, and The Mighty Ducks.
- How long is Blue Miracle?
- Blue Miracle runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Blue Miracle?
- In United States, Blue Miracle streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
