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Big Miracle

  • 2012
  • PG
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
20K
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Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski in Big Miracle (2012)
In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend — a Greenpeace volunteer — on a campaign to  save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.
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In small-town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his Greenpeace-volunteer ex-girlfriend on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly-forming ice in the Arctic Circle.In small-town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his Greenpeace-volunteer ex-girlfriend on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly-forming ice in the Arctic Circle.In small-town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his Greenpeace-volunteer ex-girlfriend on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly-forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

  • Director
    • Ken Kwapis
  • Writers
    • Jack Amiel
    • Michael Begler
    • Tom Rose
  • Stars
    • Drew Barrymore
    • John Krasinski
    • John Pingayak
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • Jack Amiel
      • Michael Begler
      • Tom Rose
    • Stars
      • Drew Barrymore
      • John Krasinski
      • John Pingayak
    • 79User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos26

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:33
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    Big Miracle: Mcgraw Thanks Rachel For Her Help Saving The Whales
    Clip 0:38
    Watch Big Miracle: Mcgraw Thanks Rachel For Her Help Saving The Whales
    Big Miracle: Adam Interviews Rachel About Whales
    Clip 0:45
    Watch Big Miracle: Adam Interviews Rachel About Whales
    Big Miracle: Malik Tries To Help Nathan Hear The Whales
    Clip 0:51
    Watch Big Miracle: Malik Tries To Help Nathan Hear The Whales
    Big Miracle: Jill Convinces Adam And Rachel To Give Her A Ride To The Whales
    Clip 0:42
    Watch Big Miracle: Jill Convinces Adam And Rachel To Give Her A Ride To The Whales
    Big Miracle: Mcgraw Sees The Whales For The First Time
    Clip 0:35
    Watch Big Miracle: Mcgraw Sees The Whales For The First Time
    Big Miracle: Col. Boyer Asks Kelly If The President Has A Plan B
    Clip 0:43
    Watch Big Miracle: Col. Boyer Asks Kelly If The President Has A Plan B
    Big Miracle: The Whales Start Their Journey Through The Newly Cut Holes In The Ice
    Clip 0:41
    Watch Big Miracle: The Whales Start Their Journey Through The Newly Cut Holes In The Ice
    An Inside Look
    Featurette 3:00
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    Big Miracle: Ahmaogak (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:53
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    Big Miracle: Kristen Bell On Her Character
    Featurette 0:40
    Watch Big Miracle: Kristen Bell On Her Character
    Big Miracle: Drew's Coldwater Dive (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:48
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    Kristen Bell and John Krasinski in Big Miracle (2012)
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    Top cast

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    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Rachel Kramer
    John Krasinski
    John Krasinski
    • Adam Carlson
    John Pingayak
    • Malik
    Ahmaogak Sweeney
    Ahmaogak Sweeney
    • Nathan
    John Chase
    • Roy
    Ishmael Angalook Hope
    • Bud
    Othniel 'Anaqulutuq' Oomittuk Jr.
    • Inupiat Whaler
    Andy Daly
    Andy Daly
    • Don Davis
    • (as Andrew Daly)
    Thomas R. Daly
    • Frank
    Maliaq Kairaiuak
    Maliaq Kairaiuak
    • Dana
    Jeffrey Evan
    • Arnold
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • J.W. McGraw
    Randy Eledge
    • Oil Man
    Thom Van Dorp
    Thom Van Dorp
    • Don Carr
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tim Blake Nelson
    • Pat Lafayette
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Governor Haskell
    Maury Ginsberg
    Maury Ginsberg
    • News Producer #1
    Kelly Lee Williams
    • News Producer #2
    • Director
      • Ken Kwapis
    • Writers
      • Jack Amiel
      • Michael Begler
      • Tom Rose
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The sportscaster shown at the end of the archived news clip is a young Sarah Palin.
    • Goofs
      When the Greenpeace activist dives under the ice in a wetsuit, she has red thermal gloves on. While submerged and using her knife to cut away the net on the baby whale's fluke, her bare hands are visible. When she surfaces, the red gloves are back on.
    • Quotes

      Adam Carlson: I think Barrow might have one great story left in her.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits, on the left side are scenes from the movie characters and on the right side, archive footage of the real people.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Colbert Report: Drew Barrymore (2012)

    User reviews79

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Genuine and sweet
    This was a really sweet and heart warming film, especially if you're and animal lover. There's a good story (based on a true story) and great performances. Yes, it was a little generic, all be it cheesy, at times; but I still left the film feeling touched. IMO Drew Barrymore gave a stand out beautiful performance, while john Krasinski, Kristen Bell, and the rest of the cast were also great. It is a tear jerker at a few sweet moments, I must admit, but its a good cry. I grapple with the fact that the whales were CGI. One hand, I'm a semi animal activist and prefer not seeing animals working, and they did look incredibly real. On the other hand, it was a little bit of a let down when I found this out. Can't explain why, just a gut reaction. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised and would recommend this film to anyone looking for a nice genuine entertaining time. Also, it is suitable for families which is always nice.
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    • rachellfrank12
    • Jan 5, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 3, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Everybody Loves Whales
    • Filming locations
      • Barrow, Alaska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Anonymous Content
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,157,300
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,760,205
      • Feb 5, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,740,061
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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