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Family drama

Looking for Miracles (1989): Cast

Looking for Miracles (1989) movie poster

Looking for Miracles is a 1989 family drama directed by Kevin Sullivan, starring Greg Spottiswood as Ryan Delaney, Zachary Bennett and Joe Flaherty. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Looking for Miracles (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Kevin Sullivan
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Looking for Miracles About?

The premise of Looking for Miracles without spoilers.

Two very different brothers are forced together at a summer camp. Sixteen‑year‑old Ryan, a scholarship recipient who still needs a job, lands a counselor position despite never having swum or camped before. His mother insists he bring younger brother Sullivan, so the pair must confront the camp’s challenges, learning about each other, themselves, and the strength of teamwork.

Looking for Miracles Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • young boy
  • photography
  • cigarette smoking
  • buttocks
  • flatulence
  • scholarship
  • summer job
  • summer
  • kiss
  • howling
  • indian costume
  • suspenders
+38 more
  • job interview
  • crying
  • name calling
  • camp director
  • toronto ontario canada
  • class photograph
  • graduation
  • car
  • tuberculosis
  • country club
  • year 1935
  • swimming
  • learning to swim
  • lying about age
  • high school graduation
  • apartment
  • teenage boy
  • canadian
  • canada
  • great depression
  • spanking
  • tent
  • drunkenness
  • campfire
  • snake
  • snake bite
  • lake
  • boat
  • widow
  • single mother
  • horse
  • broom
  • camp counselor
  • poverty
  • family relationships
  • native american legend
  • loincloth
  • horseback riding
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Cast & crew

Looking for Miracles Cast & Characters

Greg Spottiswood leads the cast as Ryan Delaney, with Zachary Bennett as Sullivan Delaney and Joe Flaherty as Chief Berman. Directed by Kevin Sullivan; 33 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kevin Sullivan

More films directed by Kevin Sullivan: Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning and Lantern Hill.

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Videos

Looking for Miracles Videos

2 videos: 1 clip and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

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Details

Looking for Miracles Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “L'été des victoires” and “Auf der Suche nach einem Wunder”.

Also known as
  • L'été des victoires
  • Auf der Suche nach einem Wunder
  • Veljeni Sullivan
  • En busca del milagro
  • Buscando Milagros
  • El miracle d’en Ryan

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FAQ

Looking for Miracles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Looking for Miracles, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Looking for Miracles?

Looking for Miracles runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Looking for Miracles released?

Looking for Miracles was released on June 3, 1989.

Who directed Looking for Miracles?

Looking for Miracles was directed by Kevin Sullivan.

More films by Kevin Sullivan

Who is in the cast of Looking for Miracles?

Looking for Miracles stars Greg Spottiswood as Ryan Delaney, Zachary Bennett as Sullivan Delaney and Joe Flaherty as Chief Berman, among 33 credited actors.

Does Looking for Miracles have a post-credit scene?

No. Looking for Miracles has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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