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The Third Miracle (1999): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Third Miracle is a 1999 drama directed by Agnieszka Holland. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $591,142 worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
worldwide gross
$591.1K
Metascore
55
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The Third Miracle (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Third Miracle About?

The premise of The Third Miracle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A troubled priest, Father Frank Shore, is sent to investigate the case of a woman believed to have experienced miraculous events. As he examines the possibility of sainthood, he encounters a complicated history of hardship and suffering among those around her. The investigation forces him to confront his own beliefs and question the nature of faith and divine intervention.

The Third Miracle Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Third Miracle

Directed by Agnieszka Holland.

From the director

More from Agnieszka Holland

More films directed by Agnieszka Holland, best-rated first: Green Border, Burning Bush, Spoor and Charlatan.

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Ratings

The Third Miracle Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Third Miracle 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Plot

The Third Miracle Plot Summary

What happens in The Third Miracle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the Allied forces unleashed devastation upon Bystrica, Slovakia during the closing chapters of World War II, a fragile young girl uttered a desperate prayer that cut through the chaos. This silent supplication, though seemingly insignificant amidst the roar of conflict, would ignite a series of events destined to change her life irrevocably.

Full summary

The whole story of The Third Miracle, scene by scene

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Box office

The Third Miracle Box Office

The Third Miracle grossed $591,142 worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$591.1K

US & Canada
$591.1K
Videos

The Third Miracle Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Third Miracle.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Third 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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Details

The Third Miracle Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “El tercer milagro” and “Mirakelmorderen”.

Also known as
  • El tercer milagro
  • Mirakelmorderen
  • Mirakel morderen
  • Il terzo miracolo
  • Das dritte Wunder
  • A harmadik csoda
  • Το Τρίτο Θαύμα
  • Третье чудо
  • Verikyyneleet
  • Trečiasis stebuklas
  • 기적의 시
  • O Terceiro Milagre
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  • Trzeci cud
  • Třetí zázrak
  • Au coeur du miracle
  • Üçüncü Mucize

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FAQ

The Third Miracle FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Third Miracle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Third Miracle?

The Third Miracle runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was The Third Miracle released?

The Third Miracle was released on December 29, 1999.

Who directed The Third Miracle?

The Third Miracle was directed by Agnieszka Holland.

More films by Agnieszka Holland

How much did The Third Miracle make at the box office?

The Third Miracle grossed $591,142 worldwide.

How is The Third Miracle rated?

The Third Miracle has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does The Third Miracle have a post-credit scene?

No. The Third Miracle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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