A young man hears a chance phone call telling him that a nuclear war has started and missiles will hit the city within 70 minutes.A young man hears a chance phone call telling him that a nuclear war has started and missiles will hit the city within 70 minutes.A young man hears a chance phone call telling him that a nuclear war has started and missiles will hit the city within 70 minutes.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 5 nominations
Mykelti Williamson
- Wilson
- (as Mykel T. Williamson)
Kelly Jo Minter
- Charlotta
- (as Kelly Minter)
Robert DoQui
- Fred the Cook
- (as Robert Doqui)
José Mercado
- Bus Boy from Diner
- (as Jose Mercado)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaSome three decades after making this movie together, after both of them had been divorced from other spouses, Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham actually started dating in their private lives. They were married in 2021.
- GoofsOn the phone booth call, Chip told Harry the code to nuclear war. He said the code was "Thor Arthur 66ZZD." In the diner when Landa asked Harry to repeat the conversation, he said the code was, "Thor Arthur 66"DD"Z".
- Quotes
Julie Peters: People are gonna help each other, aren't they? Rebuilding things?
Harry Washello: I think it's the insects's turn.
- Crazy creditsDedicated to Doctor Biobrain
- Alternate versionsA little-seen preview version of the film included a special effect of two diamonds hovering after the nuclear explosion, just preceding the end credits. In the theatrical version and subsequent DVD release from MGM, the diamonds do not appear following the nuclear blast, rather the credits simply roll.
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As the phone went dead, my heart almost stopped as I watched Harry's expression.
I have known of this obscure thriller for years, and it gets better every time I see it.
'Miracle Mile' is an apocalyptic classic. As many other user comments have indicated, the film portrays mass hysteria and panic due to an impending nuclear attack. At first only Harry (Anthony Edwards) knows about it, and then tells a handful of citizens with such urgency that they have no choice but to believe him. From there the word spreads gradually, and impending doom really sets in. The streets break out into riots, and people just go absolutely nuts. All this while, Harry and his girlfriend Julie and desperately trying to get to a helicopter platform so they can escape to the extreme north. Problem is, many others have that idea as well.
Sounds a bit far-fetched? Perhaps, but the film's anticipation never seems to let up. This is an extremely enjoyable film that makes you think of your own immediate values. I mean, what WOULD you do in that situation? Would you just sit and wait for it? or would you (attempt to) flee? After viewing this film, you ask yourself these questions.
A forgotten gem that deserves the full anamorphic DVD treatment. It's an 80's movie, so it's not without it's corny moments and the somewhat cheesy format. But these things don't really matter as the film portrays panic so perfectly. If such an event (god forbid) was to actually occur, I believe the chaos on the streets would look just like the film.
I've seen some very negative comments on the film, and everyone is entitled to an opinion. But what can I say? I consider this a classic of sorts.
9/10
As the phone went dead, my heart almost stopped as I watched Harry's expression.
I have known of this obscure thriller for years, and it gets better every time I see it.
'Miracle Mile' is an apocalyptic classic. As many other user comments have indicated, the film portrays mass hysteria and panic due to an impending nuclear attack. At first only Harry (Anthony Edwards) knows about it, and then tells a handful of citizens with such urgency that they have no choice but to believe him. From there the word spreads gradually, and impending doom really sets in. The streets break out into riots, and people just go absolutely nuts. All this while, Harry and his girlfriend Julie and desperately trying to get to a helicopter platform so they can escape to the extreme north. Problem is, many others have that idea as well.
Sounds a bit far-fetched? Perhaps, but the film's anticipation never seems to let up. This is an extremely enjoyable film that makes you think of your own immediate values. I mean, what WOULD you do in that situation? Would you just sit and wait for it? or would you (attempt to) flee? After viewing this film, you ask yourself these questions.
A forgotten gem that deserves the full anamorphic DVD treatment. It's an 80's movie, so it's not without it's corny moments and the somewhat cheesy format. But these things don't really matter as the film portrays panic so perfectly. If such an event (god forbid) was to actually occur, I believe the chaos on the streets would look just like the film.
I've seen some very negative comments on the film, and everyone is entitled to an opinion. But what can I say? I consider this a classic of sorts.
9/10
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- Aug 29, 2002
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Die Nacht der Entscheidung
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,700,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,145,404
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $341,401
- May 21, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $1,145,578
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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