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Marshall's Miracle

Original title: Marshall the Miracle Dog
  • 2015
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
294
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Shannon Elizabeth, Matthew Settle, Lucas McHugh Carroll, and Max in Marshall's Miracle (2015)
Family

A 13-year-old boy becomes the target of bullies at his new school and is feeling hopeless, until he finds Marshall being caged up by a dog-hoarder in deplorable conditions. Finn knows he mus... Read allA 13-year-old boy becomes the target of bullies at his new school and is feeling hopeless, until he finds Marshall being caged up by a dog-hoarder in deplorable conditions. Finn knows he must rescue Marshall, but he has been abused by the other dogs and needs to see the vet right... Read allA 13-year-old boy becomes the target of bullies at his new school and is feeling hopeless, until he finds Marshall being caged up by a dog-hoarder in deplorable conditions. Finn knows he must rescue Marshall, but he has been abused by the other dogs and needs to see the vet right away. The bond of friendship is immediate.

  • Director
    • Jay Kanzler
  • Writers
    • Jay Kanzler
    • Cynthia Willenbrock
    • Scott Zakarin
  • Stars
    • Shannon Elizabeth
    • Matthew Settle
    • Lauren Holly
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    294
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Kanzler
    • Writers
      • Jay Kanzler
      • Cynthia Willenbrock
      • Scott Zakarin
    • Stars
      • Shannon Elizabeth
      • Matthew Settle
      • Lauren Holly
    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Shannon Elizabeth
    Shannon Elizabeth
    • Cynthia Lawson
    Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle
    • Doc Henry
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Susan Weaver
    Bill Chott
    Bill Chott
    • Gary Weaver
    Lucas McHugh Carroll
    Lucas McHugh Carroll
    • Finn Lawson
    • (as Lucas Carroll)
    Zach Louis
    Zach Louis
    • Luke Weaver
    Haley Busch
    Haley Busch
    • Grace
    Nathan Eswine
    • Drew
    William Burke
    • Joe
    Dakota Payne
    • Mike
    Amelia Pauly
    • Gia
    Trudy Buck
    • Chelsea
    Dingani Beza
    Dingani Beza
    • Coach Peller
    Greg Warren
    Greg Warren
    • Assistant Coach Larry
    Jilanne Marie Klaus
    Jilanne Marie Klaus
    • Carrie
    • (as Jilanne Klaus)
    Patti Vasquez
    Patti Vasquez
    • Lynette
    Braden Phillips
    • Bus Boy
    Ryan Weitzel
    • Walter
    • Director
      • Jay Kanzler
    • Writers
      • Jay Kanzler
      • Cynthia Willenbrock
      • Scott Zakarin
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    User reviews9

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    10jenniferkanzler-47914

    Best movie ever!

    I loved it so much! It is great for kids and adults, and especially for a family movie! totally worth your money!!! It is an animal loving, kids movie that is great for all ages. I Love the story line and the actors were great but the thing that I liked most was the message that it told. This movie targets the idea of how we need to stop bullying, And I think that that is a great message status shown two young kids especially because we need to attack that problem. I have watched it over and over again, and it never stops being great. Kids will love this movie so much, and you will too. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
    2romulo_fred

    Awful

    One of the worst movies I've ever watched. Poorly written, don't waste your time.
    10jld-43182

    a family movie about the power of love to change things

    This is a movie for the whole family - make some popcorn - gather the kids - sit back and enjoy a wonderful story with a great message for everyone - There is humor, kids, animals and love - a great combination for a simple story - protect each other and love each other - who doesn't like that message? If you like animals you are sure to love Marshall - he brings together a mother and son and the new love of Mom's life - he changes a hoarder's attitude - and he puts a big smile on everyone's face.

    This movie brings back some simple ideas - treat each other well - know that there are tough times - work to understand each other and Never let anyone or anything be bullied!

    Ghandi said something to the effect that you can tell a lot about a nation by the way it treats its animals.
    1masoncheek

    My family made me watch this.

    I might has well have sniffed and licked my dogs own poop. It would be the same as watching it. PureFlix, put some effort in.
    10bullwinklejm-19680

    Famly friendly

    I find myelf constantly trying to find something to watch as a family - It's always a tough choice between some lame Japanimation and a live-action movie for older audiences, the kind I have to make my own BLEEP sounds to cover up the gratuitous bad language. This is a movie you can all watch. The story is about overcoming adversity, difficulty of fitting in and bullying... themes that can be relevant to your kids and can be a good conversation starter.

    Do you like movies like "My Dog Skip" and "A Christmas Story"? Do you miss the days when you could turn on the TV on Sunday evening and have (a pre-Snake Plisken) Kurt Russell entertain everyone? Then this could be for you.

    Sure, it's no "Citizen Kane", but the story line moves along well enough to keep you interested and your kids entertained. The only disturbing moment is the scene where Travis has to put down a rabies infected-foaming-at-the-mouth Marshall before he rips anyone's throat out... (oh wait, that was "Old Yeller" - nevermind).

    Some really decent acting by kids (which is always a pleasant surprise) and we really liked the performance of Bill Chott as "Gary". He played the well-meaning-but-grumpy-enabler-husband to a seemingly-always-drunk-animal-hoarding wife "Susan", played convincingly (as if she was totally hammered in real life) by Lauren Holly.

    TLDR; If your kids too young for Bruce Campbell movies and you can't sit through another showing of "Frozen" check out "Marshall's Miracle". It really is a good family friendly movie.

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Brīnumainais suns Māršals
    • Filming locations
      • Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lamplight Films
      • Day of Fun Pictures
      • Zingraff Motion Pictures
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
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