Expecting a Miracle (2009): Cast & Plot
Expecting a Miracle is a 2009 drama directed by Steve Gomer, starring Jason Priestley as Pete Stanhope, Teri Polo and Shalim Ortiz. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Steve Gomer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RHI Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Expecting a Miracle About?
The premise of Expecting a Miracle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Botched directions lead a struggling couple to a small Mexican town whose residents have a positive effect on the pair’s faltering marriage.
Expecting a Miracle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- los angeles california
- twin beds
- man wears boxer shorts
- auto mechanic
- wanting to get pregnant
- mule team
- engineer
- investment banking
- time share
- adoption
- fiesta
- car trouble
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- mexico
- village
- miracle
- interracial friendship
- pregnancy
- soccer ball
- man boy relationship
- mexican
- handicapped
- father figure
- suv
- interracial relationship
- fiance fiancee relationship
- three word title
- road trip
- fertility clinic
- bus
- pig
- cookie
- small town
- little boy
- reconciliation
- car breakdown
- troubled marriage
- children
- church
- statue
- winch
- husband wife relationship
- infertility
- hit on the head
- childless couple
- intergenerational friendship
- hotel
- priest
- brother brother relationship
- limp
- hispanic
Expecting a Miracle Cast & Characters
Jason Priestley leads the cast as Pete Stanhope, with Teri Polo as Donna Stanhope and Shalim Ortiz as Juan Salazar. Directed by Steve Gomer; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Gomer
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Jason Priestley as Pete Stanhope -
Teri Polo as Donna Stanhope - Shalim Ortiz as Juan Salazar
- Kevin Hernandez as Pepillo Salazar
Also Starring in Expecting a Miracle
· 10 more- Rebeka Montoya Magdelena
- Cheech Marin Father Arturo
- Ed Lauter Walter Enright
- Frank Gallegos Garcia
- Barry Livingston Dr. Douglas Clark
- Matthew Scott Montgomery Pete's Male Assistant
- Wynter Kullman Blair
- Nicole Gabriella Scipione Linda
- Mia Cardena Little Village Girl (as Mia Cardeña)
- Ciro Suarez Farmer
More from Steve Gomer
More films directed by Steve Gomer, best-rated first: All Saints, Barney's Great Adventure, Sunset Park and Fly By Night.
Expecting a Miracle Plot Summary
What happens in Expecting a Miracle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pete Stanhope Jason Priestley and Donna Stanhope Teri Polo are a young married couple living in Los Angeles who dream of starting a family, but infertility places strain on their relationship. Their attempt to find a fresh start leads them toward a vacation that soon spirals into an unexpected test of faith, resilience, and possibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Expecting a Miracle, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Expecting a Miracle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young couple from Los Angeles who travel to Mexico?
Cars in Expecting a Miracle
12 cars on screen, including the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and the 1972 Ford F-250.
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2007 Cadillac Escalade Important role -
1972 Ford F-250 Minor role -
1981 Mazda E-Series Minor role -
Superior Pacemaker Minor role
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Expecting a Miracle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Expecting a Miracle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Expecting a Miracle?
Expecting a Miracle runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Expecting a Miracle released?
Expecting a Miracle was released on January 10, 2009.
Who directed Expecting a Miracle?
Expecting a Miracle was directed by Steve Gomer.
More films by Steve Gomer Who is in the cast of Expecting a Miracle?
Expecting a Miracle stars Jason Priestley as Pete Stanhope, Teri Polo as Donna Stanhope and Shalim Ortiz as Juan Salazar, among 14 credited actors.
Does Expecting a Miracle have a post-credit scene?
No. Expecting a Miracle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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