Miracle Mile (1988): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Miracle Mile is a 1988 comedy thriller starring Anthony Edwards as Harry Washello, Mare Winningham and John Agar. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miracle Mile About?
The premise of Miracle Mile without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With only 70 minutes left before the world ends, Harry finally meets the woman he’s searched for over three decades. Their first date is cut short when he receives a terrifying alert: World War III has erupted and nuclear missiles are set to strike Los Angeles in under an hour, forcing them to decide where, if anywhere, they can hide.
Miracle Mile Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suspense
- 1980s
- night
- nuclear war
- la brea tar pits
- restaurant
- pier
- two word title
- nuclear missile
- nuclear explosion
- apocalypse
- alarm clock
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- moral dilemma
- race against time
- survival
- social decay
- end of civilization
- african american
- coffee
- coffee shop
- waitress
- cigarette smoking
- answering machine
- phone booth
- telephone call
- cell phone
- van
- cross dresser
- nihilism
- yuppie
- social commentary
- cult film
- no survivors
- end of the world
- diner
- los angeles california
- musician
- trumpet
- brass band
- sunglasses
- suit and tie
- voice over narration
- museum
- painting
- art gallery
- title appears in writing
- montage
- motorcycle
- crab
- carousel
Where to Watch Miracle Mile
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Miracle Mile Cast & Characters
Anthony Edwards leads the cast as Harry Washello, with Mare Winningham as Julie Peters and John Agar as Ivan Peters.
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Anthony Edwards as Harry Washello -
Mare Winningham as Julie Peters - John Agar as Ivan Peters
- Lou Hancock as Lucy Peters
Also Starring in Miracle Mile
· 36 more- José Mercado Bus Boy from Diner
- Raphael Sbarge Chip (voice)
- Denise Crosby Landa
- Kurt Fuller Gerstead
- Brian Thompson Power Lifter
- Mykelti Williamson Wilson
- Peter Berg Band Member
- Robert DoQui Fred the Cook
- Diane Delano Stewardess
- Danny De La Paz Transvestite
- Jenette Goldstein Beverly Hills Chick #1
- Earl Boen Drunk Man in Diner
- Alan Rosenberg Mike
- Lucille Bliss Old Woman in Diner
- O-Lan Jones Waitress
- Edward Bunker Nightwatchman
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- Kelly Jo Minter Charlotta
- Claude Earl Jones Harlan
- Jordana Capra TV Anchorwoman
- Annie Wood Voice Actor
- Richard Biggs Brian Jones
- Howard Swain Babbler
- Chad S. Taylor Male Cop
- Steve De Jarnatt Shot Man Who Falls on Sewer Grate (uncredited)
- Tracy Britton Rape Victim (uncredited)
- Chloe Amateau Schoolteacher
- Kirby Tepper Yuppie at Heliport
- Cynthia Phillips Female Cop
- Alan Berger New Person in Catering Truck
- Herbert Fair Leslie
- Tina Webster Girl in Aerobic Class
- Victoria Powells Beverly Hills Chick #2
- Bruce Hayes T.V. Anchor Man
- Alan Dillard Lobster Man
- Steve Hammond Passerby Mistaken for Pilot (uncredited)
- Linda Thomas Jogger (uncredited)
Miracle Mile Plot Summary
What happens in Miracle Mile from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harry Washello and Julie Peters meet by the La Brea Tar Pits, instantly drawn to each other and plotting a late-night reunion. What starts as a bright afternoon romance becomes a tentative commitment as they set a meeting for midnight. But a freak power failure disrupts everything. Harry’s alarm stays silent long enough to delay the date, and Julie, unable to reach him, leaves for home with a mix of hope and worry.
Full summary
The whole story of Miracle Mile, scene by scene
Miracle Mile Box Office
Miracle Mile grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
How Well Do You Know Miracle Mile?
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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Who is Harry's romantic interest?
Cars in Miracle Mile
45 cars on screen, including the 1960 Buick Electra 225 and the 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II.
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1981 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
Grumman-Olson Kurbmaster Important role
Miracle Mile Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Appel d'urgence” and “Die Nacht der Entscheidung”.
- Also known as
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- Appel d'urgence
- Die Nacht der Entscheidung
- Miracle Mile - Die Nacht der Entscheidung
- 70 minutos para huir
- Soluzione finale
- Волшебная миля
- Miracle Mile - O Suspense Definitivo
- Ne várd a csodát
- Миракъл Майл
- 최후의 카운트다운
- 末日终结者
- ミラクル・マイル
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- Cudowna mila
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Miracle Mile FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Miracle Mile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miracle Mile?
Miracle Mile runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Miracle Mile released?
Miracle Mile was released on September 2, 1988.
Who is in the cast of Miracle Mile?
Miracle Mile stars Anthony Edwards as Harry Washello, Mare Winningham as Julie Peters and John Agar as Ivan Peters, among 40 credited actors.
Where can I watch Miracle Mile?
In the US, Miracle Mile is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Miracle Mile make at the box office?
Miracle Mile grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Does Miracle Mile have a post-credit scene?
No. Miracle Mile has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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