Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- warm
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film gentle and well acted, with its mature ensemble carrying a familiar, procedurally structured story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lily, Chrissie, Eileen, and Dolly pursue the Lourdes trip while navigating old wounds and present-day burdens.
The women seek a trip to Lourdes and hope its sacred waters can transform their circumstances.
The Ballygar talent contest offers the winning pilgrimage as its central prize.
The women’s dreams and conflicts unfold within the close-knit Irish community of Ballygar.
Films like The Miracle Club, and why
Calendar Girls
warm female ensemble, intergenerational friendship, and gently comic emotional drama
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
Irish community setting, mature friendships, and a hopeful pilgrimage-centered story
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
female camaraderie, personal burdens, and comforting dramedy with acclaimed older performers
Waking Ned Devine
faith, grief, and community bonds handled through accessible comedy-drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Thaddeus O'Sullivan
- Release Date
- 2023-07-14
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (153)
Cast
- Maggie Smith
- Laura Linney
- Kathy Bates
- Agnes O'Casey
- Stephen Rea
- Mark O'Halloran
- Eric D. Smith
- Mark McKenna
- Niall Buggy
- Hazel Doupe
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Miracle Club about?
- Three women from a close-knit Irish town chase a Lourdes pilgrimage that promises freedom, healing, and a reckoning with the past.
- What is The Miracle Club like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Miracle Club as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Miracle Club violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Miracle Club.
- What did critics think of The Miracle Club?
- Critics generally found the film gentle and well acted, with its mature ensemble carrying a familiar, procedurally structured story.
- Which films are like The Miracle Club?
- Films with a similar feel include Calendar Girls, The Last of the Blonde Bombshells, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Waking Ned Devine.
- How long is The Miracle Club?
- The Miracle Club runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Miracle Club?
- In United States, The Miracle Club is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
