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Ordinary Miracles (2005): Cast & Plot

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Ordinary Miracles is a 2005 family drama directed by Michael Switzer, starring Corbin Bernsen as David Woodbury, Jaclyn Smith and Lyndsy Fonseca. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Ordinary Miracles (2005) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Michael Switzer
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Ordinary Miracles About?

The premise of Ordinary Miracles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A tough judge takes in a foster child with nowhere to go. Attempts to reunite child with long lost father end badly with the rebellious child running away.

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Cast & crew

Ordinary Miracles Cast & Characters

Corbin Bernsen leads the cast as David Woodbury, with Jaclyn Smith as Judge Kay Woodbury and Lyndsy Fonseca as Sally Powell. Directed by Michael Switzer; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ordinary Miracles

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From the director

More from Michael Switzer

More films directed by Michael Switzer: Vanished, Annie’s Point, Fallen Angel and Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story.

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Plot

Ordinary Miracles Plot Summary

What happens in Ordinary Miracles 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

Kay Woodbury Jaclyn Smith is a powerful and tough judge who has not spoken to her father since he tried to involve her in a scam. At her latest case, she faces Sally Powell Lyndsy Fonseca, a troubled and rebellious teenager who has cycled through several foster homes. Feeling abandoned by her biological parents, she vents her anger at anyone who dares get close. After being dumped by her latest foster family and with no new placement in sight, she finds herself in juvenile prison.

Full summary

The whole story of Ordinary Miracles, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ordinary Miracles?

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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Cars

Cars in Ordinary Miracles

20 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG W211.

All 20 cars
  • 1966 Ford Mustang in Ordinary Miracles 1966 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG W211 in Ordinary Miracles 2003 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG W211 Important role
  • 2002 Audi A4 B6 in Ordinary Miracles 2002 Audi A4 B6 Minor role
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in Ordinary Miracles 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Ordinary Miracles Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Un padre para Sally” and “Un petit pas vers le bonheur”.

Also known as
  • Un padre para Sally
  • Un petit pas vers le bonheur
  • Destin fragile

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FAQ

Ordinary Miracles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Ordinary Miracles?

Ordinary Miracles runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Ordinary Miracles released?

Ordinary Miracles was released in 2005.

Who directed Ordinary Miracles?

Ordinary Miracles was directed by Michael Switzer.

More films by Michael Switzer

Who is in the cast of Ordinary Miracles?

Ordinary Miracles stars Corbin Bernsen as David Woodbury, Jaclyn Smith as Judge Kay Woodbury and Lyndsy Fonseca as Sally Powell, among 7 credited actors.

Does Ordinary Miracles have a post-credit scene?

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

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