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The Miracle of Bern

2003Movie1 h 58 min

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A cathartic, nostalgic drama movie about history and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The movie deals with the championship-winning German soccer team of 1954. Its story is linked with two others: The family of a young boy is split due to the events in World War II, and the father returns from Russia after eleven years. The second story is about a reporter and his wife reporting from the tournament.

Feels like

  • Historical Sports Drama
  • Post-War Healing
  • Father-Son Reconciliation
  • National Pride
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Period Piece
  • Underdog Story
  • Family Dynamics
  • German History

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Sönke Wortmann
Written by
Sönke Wortmann, Rochus Hahn

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Facts

October 15, 2003 · 1 h 58 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
October 15, 2003
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Miracle of Bern?"

Questions about The Miracle of Bern

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Miracle of Bern?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Miracle of Bern worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Miracle of Bern okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Miracle of Bern make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is The Miracle of Bern plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Miracle of Bern in English?

German

No, it was made in German.