Big Miracle
“A family of whales trapped beneath the ice. One unforgettable rescue.”
Synopsis
A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-23
Top Cast
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Drew Barrymore
Rachel Kramer
John Krasinski
Adam Carlson
Kristen Bell
Jill Jerard
Vinessa Shaw
Kelly Meyers
Dermot Mulroney
Colonel Scott Boyer
Ted Danson
J. W. McGraw
Kathy Baker
Ruth McGraw
Tim Blake Nelson
Pat Lafaytette
Stephen Root
Governor Haskell
John Michael Higgins
Wes Handrick
Bruce Altman
Chief of Staff
Andy Daly
Don Davis
Thomas R. Daly
Frank
Thom Van Dorp
Don Carr
Kent Smith
Stu
Rob Riggle
Dean Glowacki
James Le Gros
Karl Hootkin
Brett Baker
Barrow Street Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 4, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.62x
-$15.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Kwapis
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Begler, Jack Amiel
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- Big Miracle
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.7M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Universal Pictures, Anonymous Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Kwapis
Michael Begler, Jack Amiel, Thomas Rose
Cliff Eidelman
John Bailey
Cara Silverman
Michael Sugar, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Liza Chasin
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Begler
Screenplay
Jack Amiel
Screenplay
Ken Kwapis
Director
Nelson Coates
Production Design
Michael Sugar
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Cara Silverman
Editor
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Steve Golin
Producer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Miracle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Miracle about?
A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.
Who directed Big Miracle?
Big Miracle was directed by Ken Kwapis.
Who stars in Big Miracle?
The principal cast of Big Miracle includes Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Vinessa Shaw, Dermot Mulroney.
When was Big Miracle released and how long is it?
Big Miracle was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Big Miracle?
Big Miracle had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $24.7M at the worldwide box office (0.62 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Big Miracle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Miracle was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Miracle?
Big Miracle holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).