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Status
Released
Release
2026
Runtime
1h 48m
Available options inUS
This is the story of the “Miracle on Ice,” when the 1980 US Hockey Team beat the USSR in the Olympic semi-finals at the height of the Cold War to bring home a gold medal. Their iconic underdog story is told with never-before-seen 16mm footage and firsthand reflections from the players who were brought back to the scene of their historic victory.
26 Cast Members
Herb Brooks
Self - Head Coach (archive footage)
Mike Eruzione
Self - Boston University - Forward
Jim Craig
Self - Boston University - Goalie
Gary Smith
Self - Trainer
Steve Janaszak
Self - University of Minnesota - Goalie
John Harrington
Self - University of Minnesota Duluth - Forward
Craig Patrick
Self - Assistant Coach
Buzz Schneider
Self - University of Minnesota - Forward
George F. Will
Self - Political Commentator (as George Will)
Ralph Cox
Self - Forward
Eric Heiden
Self - 5-time Olympic Gold Medalist
John Powers
Self - Boston Globe Reporter
Danny Brooks
Self - Herb Brooks' Son
Kelly Paradise
Self - Herb Brooks' Daughter
Rob McClanahan
Self - University of Minnesota - Forward
Ken Morrow
Self - Bowling Green State University - Defenseman
Dave Christian
Self - University of North Dakota - Defenseman
Mark Johnson
Self - University of Wisconsin - Forward
Eric Strobel
Self - University of Minnesota - Forward
Phil Verchota
Self - University of Minnesota - Forward
