Miracle

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[@marimbaguy715]

God, the way the movie transitions from their announcer to the original broadcast for the last 10 seconds of the game is just incredible.

[@KJC21793.]

They really couldn't ask Al Michaels to replicate his emotions from that day, because it really isn't possible.

[@parkerthebyleththomas7058]

I liked that movie

[@alonalkalai9505]

Both of them are Al Michaels

[@eugenegrewing2587]

They’re both Al Michaels. He couldn’t duplicate the emotion he portrayed so they had to mix in the original broadcast.

[@interlude44]

One of the greatest movies ever !!!

[@LimitlessBelief]

My father was a camera man for ABC for 11 years. He left after marrying my mother and still did many hockey games. He was one, if not the only one, who received an Emmy Award for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. He still remembers operating the camera when USA won and said that when the clock hit zero, the crowd became so loud that the noise drowned everything as if no one was there and it became silent. He said it was the greatest sporting event of all time and nothing would or could ever come close to it due to the fact that college kids beat an unbeatable Russian team who played together for many years.

[@krossen4]

Awesome story!

[@ForceMaximus84]

That’s awesome! What camera angle did he operate from?

[@LiveINtheGood53]

@@ForceMaximus84 Yes, great question, which camera angle?

[@bizzy24100]

@ J French, your dad's very true 2 his words, no sports moment will ever top what these 20 young men did, 2001 World Series can only be in second place.

[@LimitlessBelief]

@@LiveINtheGood53 Honestly, I'm not sure. He recently passed away so I can't ask him. He may have done the end zone angle or different angle. Pretty sure it was not the game camera. But not 100%.

[@Gregor-SD]

Shit I'm Scottish and even this movie made me feel proud to be American

[@BlueDebut]

Probably have a relative in America somewhere!

[@jonathanbakshi4779]

1 year later and this comment is still hilarious EDIT: 6 years later. Still hilarious.

[@owencaputo6957]

This is actually funny

[@traviskale1313]

well-said, mate.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

I was watching this is a smaller but sold out crowded movie theater back then when this came out and everyone was chanting USA and cheering on each goal that was scored, and this was in or from the movie only, all 150 people who sat and watched! It was so cool! Like a Rocky Horror Picture show, haha! Interaction for sure!

[@allenward1001]

My favorite line in this movie is when Coach Brooks tells the team that "THE NAME ON THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY IS A HELL OF ALOT MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE ONE ON THE BACK"

[@brendanwoerner3352]

That’s what I say now if I was the coach of my team the NJ devils!

[@LiveINtheGood53]

You all should watch the extras on the DVD, where they interviewed the real Herb Brooks in a conference room at a nearby Hotel back then. It was very interesting to hear his take on all.

[@tylermorro1747]

That's the moment they truly became a team

[@hotdogwater7037]

mines "i wanna see the kid in the net that wouldn't take the test"

[@JoeThom8]

This movie is filled with memorable unforgettable amazing lines.

[@NYG1991]

Al Michaels: "Do you believe in miracles?" - The greatest hockey game of all-time!

[@ajb868686]

NYG1991 greatest sporting event of all time.

[@cjlello221]

ajb868686 you don’t understand this game. it meant more than a game. usa was going through the ruff times with russia. it was more than a game it was special these were guys that never really played then russia was the greatest team in the world. as an american couldn’t be prouder to be american.

[@erichey8229]

@@ajb868686 Yesssss!

[@54raynor]

Al Michaels re-recorded all of his dialogue from the broadcast except for this quote, rightly claiming that he could never re-create the emotion and excitement from the original moment. You can even hear in the movie where it transitions to the original recording.

[@NYG1991]

@@54raynor, he had to. You can’t recreate a moment like that. You can hear the difference in the audio right away.

[@hockeygoon79]

Does anyone else get teary-eyed watching this?

[@depaola63]

ABSOLUTELY! I was 17 when this happen....A wonderful memory!

[@JC-ev2ns]

If you don’t you’re either not an American or a sociopath

[@rydermccall3590]

Oh absolutely!

[@mikeglaser7531]

Just watched it and yep, had to wipe my eyes off!

[@mattalberti35]

I wasn't even a thought then and I get chills watching it

[@dynasty0019]

A little known fact, this movie came out right before the 2004 Summer Games in Athens. The U.S. 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team watched this movie the night before their race to fire themselves up. They went on to beat the Aussies by only .13 of a second and ended the Aussies' 7 year winning-streak in that event.

[@bizzy24100]

2004 Boston Red Sox watched it as well during their historic ALCS comeback against the Yanks who woulda thought a 3-0 deficient and yet thanks 2 Big Papi won four straight games and then a week finally ended the Curse of the Bambino after 86 frustrating years

[@gezzarandom]

In the Beijing 2008 Olympics the USA 4x100m freestyle relay team were huge underdogs to France, who made no secret they were determined to end Michael Phelps quest for 8 golds at the second hurdle, or in their words, “smash the Americans.” Going into the last changeover the USA looked doomed as France had the individual champion Alain Bernard on the anchor, suddenly the American anchorman, Jason Lezak caught and past him to win the gold by .08. It wouldn’t have surprised me if Jason Lezak watched this movie prior to that race as well, because his comeback on the last leg was miraculous, nobody could believe it.

[@rickyfraschy6834]

@@bizzy24100 they will soon make a movie for that one day as well.

[@bizzy24100]

@@rickyfraschy6834 technically there was one released on ESPN 30 For 30 called Four Days In October and it was also shown in Fever Pitch.

[@rickyfraschy6834]

@@bizzy24100 I've seen 30 for 30 and fever pitch is... Eh

[@DrakeDietrick]

"Two days later, the miracle was made complete. My boys defeated Finland to win the gold medal, coming from behind once again. As I watched them out there, celebrating on the ice, I realized that Patti had been right. It was a lot more than a hockey game, not only for those who watched it, but for those who played in it. I've often been asked in the years since Lake Placid what was the best moment for me. Well, it was here - the sight of 20 young men of such differing backgrounds now standing as one. Young men willing to sacrifice so much of themselves, all for an unknown. A few years later, the U.S. began using professional athletes at the Games - "Dream Teams". I always found that term ironic because now that we have Dream Teams, we seldom ever get to dream. But on one weekend, as America and the world watched, a group of remarkable young men gave the nation what it needed most - a chance, for one night, not only to dream, but a chance, once again, to believe." -- Herb Brooks

[@JacksonDuprey]

We need another great sports moment right now in America to give Americans hope.

[@bizzy24100]

@@JacksonDuprey there was our women who took down Canada in Pyeongchang happened exactly 38 years after what Herb's boys did his spirit pushed those women 2 a much needed victory.

[@Nick-ke6ph]

This monologue makes me cry every damn time.

[@barryumiami]

@@JacksonDuprey The special thing about this is that it was a U.S. amateur team against a USSA professional team, and we won! That unfortunately won't happen again since all of our players are professional now.

[@Bluesmiley05]

This was one otherpucker of a monologue made me cry.

[@skepticalbaby6912]

If you watch the actual footage of the final minute of the Miracle on Ice, you'll see a very quick shot of Herb Brooks quickly leaving the stadium while everyone congratulates him. It's because he was sprinting back to the locker room to be by himself and cry. I can't imagine what he was feeling at that moment. Incredible.

[@jeprice08]

+Sam Raffield The filmmakers said that the reason he left was because Herb said he had to pee. That's what they said.

[@skepticalbaby6912]

+Keith Evers lol I doubt Brooks was the kind of guy who would say, "I'm going to go cry now."

[@jeprice08]

Sam Raffield Well, you never know.

[@Hiker1792]

There's a great book about this team called The Boys of Winter. If I'm remembering correctly the reason Herb left the bench was because he wanted the attention to be on the boys and not him.

[@ClaytownGolfspa]

Ya I’m sure he had to go pee out his eyes with all those tears of joy 😂

[@sawchiefs29]

It's hilarious to hear people today throw that word "Miracle" around, like it's something that happens regularly, in sports that is. This wasn't a lucky play or a regular season game. This was truly miraculous. A group of college kids who'd only played together for 7-8 months beat the Russians, men who'd been together since the 60's, gold medal winners since '64 and above all, downright intimidating. This truly was, in sports, David vs. Goliath. Nothing in American sports will ever top this moment.....NOTHING!

[@taylorpack7705]

Oh idk about that, I mean the only reason this is considered the best is the political side of it. There’s been all kinds of people done different stuff in different sports for decades as big underdogs. This is definitely up there though.

[@luisramos2933]

The why this wom the gold is because the USA hockey play as a team and I love Basketball Hockey,Boxing,, football,Baseball,golf,In 1980 a miracle happen to me in the suffolk county championship,many people told me not to go to the county because I wasn't Good enough in the Mile walk,my time 8 minutes and 15 Seconds,A miracle happen,3 race walkers got Disqualified a miracle happened,Beat the heavy odds,and I represent Miller place High school in the New York State Championship,on June 13 1980.I came in First place in the conference,I got the gold medal in 1979 and came in second place in 1980.and second in the Manhattan Bought in 1978.From Luis Alberto Ramos JR Louie Louie.Nevet let your dreams die,and don't listen to people say you can't make it .

[@luisramos2933]

The reason why The USA Hockey team beat Russians is because USA play as team and their defense and gave their hustle and their hearts outs,I learn never by its book over,

[@luisramos2933]

Life is what you make it.for example No one gave Tampa Bay a chance to win Super Bowl,I knew The Bucs was going to win, because they play Great Defense and Mark Brady' play.

[@luisramos2933]

Today their are athletics,that are very selfish and it's all them.team. Work wins game.

[@BrodieTheBeastDailly]

As a Canadian this is with out a doubt one of the greatest moments in the history of the game.

[@DG-nq5ex]

Really like the look on the Soviet's face at 1:38. It's like he genuinely appreciates how happy this group of kids is and is thinking something along the lines of "they deserve this joy."

[@Recovery2012-gd6bs]

I have a feeling they didn’t understand the passion. The Soviet’s were a machine, that hockey team had no emotions.

[@garrybenford9670]

I'm from Pittsburgh. Bleed black and gold. Witness to 6 SB wins, 5 Cups and 2 WS. NOTHING i have ever witnessed was greater on every single magnitude or as inspiring to making me so proud to be an American. Greatest moment of all time.

[@carlstewart6743]

Al Michaels will go down in history making the greatest comment in all of sports!!!!

[@hawksfan8870]

"As America and the world watched, a group of remarkable young men gave the nation what it needed most. A chance for one night, not only to dream, but a chance once again....to believe." -Herb Brooks

[@Matttakala]

This is why there’s not a more important moment in the history of sport

[@christopherwentz1688]

"Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" - Al Michaels, 1980

[@bbb462cid]

Everyone was great in this very under-rated film, but Russel gives one f the best performances of his career. Home run for Kurt.

[@nickpelosi3129]

Thank you bluto

[@ericdickson2065]

To this day whenever I see Kurt Russell I can’t remember his name right away, all I see is Herb Brooks. 😂

[@shannonroselli1825]

Hands down one of the most inspiring scenes in movie history. Whether you're a hockey fan or not, it is impossible to keep a dry eye watching this scene. RIP Herb Brooks, you will always be an american hero.

[@MegaCaptain54]

and kurt, u nailed it, herb was played to perfection, u shoulda got an Oscar for this. especially the pre-game locker room speech.

[@TimfromChicago]

One of his best performances ever. Wish Herb could of seen this

[@dartmada9733]

+TimfromChicago he didn't need to

[@frankfurlacker5219]

+Dart Mada He lived it. :)

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Ok, Top 5 Kurt Russel Movies by me. ( I have my favorites of course, what are yours?!) :) Miracle, Escape from New York, Backdraft, Tombstone and The Hateful Eight. (with Miracle #1 for sure.. the rest here can fall in any order after that.)

[@cacornhusker2940]

i was 10 in the early 70's watching Kurt Russell as a teen doing Disney Movies. found out later he was a Star Baseball player, even had a minor league contract. worked with a man in Norcal who went to H.S. with Kurt and said he was one hell of a baseball player and he said Kurt could have made the Majors. Kurt's in my top 5 actor category and i continue to admire him as a humble human being.

[@jdb316]

This happened 40 years ago today.

[@sickofguysnamedtodd2293]

Jim Craig, wrapped in Old Glory, scanning the stands mouthing the words “where’s my father”...not much more needs to be said.

[@VancouverChokers]

What is almost never mentioned is that not only did the Soviets win gold in the four Winters before 1980, they won again in 84 and 88 and the unified team won in 1992 as well. So basically the Russians either as the Soviets or a unified team won gold in seven of eight Winters after 1960. The only time they failed to win gold? 1980 in Lake Placid. THAT, and the fact that we beat a bunch of professionals with college kids, my friends is what truly makes this the greatest upset in the history of competitive sports. The Soviets weren't just dominant for 20 years, they were dominant for over THIRTY years. And we were the only thing stopping them from winning gold in EIGHT straight winters.

[@johnnyroberts3761]

Sports Illustrated didn't put any words on the front of the issue about the upset, because EVERYONE knew what happened. No caption was necessary.

[@KWCline91]

+doğa özcan The SI Cover didn't have a caption for that moment like it always does.

[@sixwest]

First ever SI cover without a caption...

[@bizzy24100]

only one probably since it was just a moment bigger than anything. No World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, Daytona 500, NASCAR crown, Indianapolis 500, Kentucky Derby, U.S. Open in tennis or golf men's or women's, Wimbledon or anything else could top it since all those events happen annually what these men did was bigger which was get our country's pride back when some people thought it was lost not 2 mention how when our hostages came home after 444 days , they heard of what happened and cried tears of joy together

[@jerrydalley3756]

If you look closely at the SI cover, you will see the US flag covering the letters “us”

[@gonzee]

I'm Canadian and I love my Team Canada, but there will never be a bigger upset than this! Greatest victory in sports history by far!

[@RealDaBrady]

gonzee I'm Canadian too!!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@870Rem12gauge]

Thank you, coming from the home of hockey, that's great.

[@christopherwentz1688]

As an American, that means a lot. Thank you

[@Blueboy0316]

Unfamiliar with the history, can you elaborate on the significance of this moment?

[@adrianelias2365]

Go watch the film or read about it. I'm not into hockey, but dam. This film was amazing. I also recommend "Greatest Game Ever Played". My two favorite sports movies!

[@raymark8424]

My favorite line is when Herb says “now we use dream teams. I find that ironic since we rarely get to dream now”

[@tomdagenais]

This win was a symbol of what being on a team is all about and working together, and American's win was no fluke, anyone who thinks otherwise has always been and will ever be a loser. Much Love from Canada!

[@JustStaringOutWindow]

Thank you. KZbin users aren't usually friendly to anything American so I appreciate it. Thanks for helping save our asses in Iran.

[@tomdagenais]

More than welcome, God bless, have a great Christmas , Love the U.S.A

[@howardbaxter2514]

The game symbolized the entire Cold War when you think about it. It symbolized how despite the accomplishments and wins made by the Soviets, America always come out on top at the end. It also symbolized a shift in our beliefs. We were a country divided and full of uncertainty. Us beating the Soviets and winning the gold helped renewed the American spirit within us all, something that hadn't been truly seen since the Apollo missions. Finally, it also symbolized Western culture and ideals, and how, despite the hardships we may endure, we ways overcome. Today, we need another Miracle, not just for America, but for Canada, the UK, and the rest of the Western World. We are losing hope, and a triumphant victory over our enemies is needed.

[@MrCjchamp]

I wish we could all work together again. So sad how divided we’ve become

[@errolbeardy5056]

This was no fluke, herbs knew what it would take and they went out and did it

[@theGoooose81]

Kurt’s acting in the hallway alone is incredible, and the most emotional part of the movie. He was cut from his team. No one believed in him, including the players at first. He never gave up on his dream against all odds. Dream on 😢

[@TJ89741]

I get teary eyed watching this everytime. The ultimate underdog team who never quit. Kurt Russel did such a great job in the role of the great Herb Brooks RIP

[@christophergrathwohl9862]

Same

[@heypollard]

Only twice has a movie made me so happy that I was brought to tears. The moment when Herb goes beneath the stands to be alone for a moment, just to unleash all of his emotion that had been building ever since he didn’t make the team in 1960 - you can truly feel it. Incredible acting by Kurt Russell. When he finally puts his head in his hands, drops down and cries.. yup, uncontrollable tears of joy for this guy. Kudos to the filmmaker and Russell for bringing the raw emotion of such a moment in history to life.

[@jamesfields2916]

43 years later I still get teared up when Al Michaels says " Do you believe in miracles?"

[@UncleFester2240]

My reaction at the final buzzer was just as overwhelming as the night I watched this game live from Lake Placid, NY. This whole country had been in a deep state of national depression after Watergate, the disappointing Ford Administration then 4 years of no leadership under Carter. I really think we were as close to giving up on the dream that is America at that time than at any point in my entire life. We elected Reagan who began to try and instill some pride back into our people and kept telling us that "America's best days are still ahead." At that time, it was kind of hard to believe. Then the "Miracle on Ice" happened. Everyone I know and all the talking heads on sports radio and television had everyone convinced that the Soviets were unstoppable, these poor kids were going to get skated all over and there wasn't anything to do but hope for a Silver. The Olympics started with a sense of dread. My whole neighborhood was glued to our television sets and when the team finally won, you could hear car horns, gunshots, whooping and hollering even despite the closed windows. These kids did win, and they showed us that we could win again and despite everything that had happened in the past decade, we could still believe in the dream again. We owe these kids and their tenacity more than we can ever repay.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Jimmy Carter might not have been the best President, but he sure was a helluva lot better than Reagan who was insanely unqualified for the job

[@UncleFester2240]

@@mikeyoungblood1642 Perhaps on paper, but after two terms, Reagan left this country a LOT better off than the condition in which he found it.

[@spiderlily4386]

@@mikeyoungblood1642 Carter's lowering the speed limit to 55 on Interstate hwys (to save gas) was enough to disqualify him. Those drives were awful!

[@spiderlily4386]

And Reagan was definitely a better leader, and equally, if not more, qualified than Carter, bless his heart.

[@unknownfilmmaker777]

Excellent post and now we need to keep believing.

[@katiepaigeh12]

Had small expectations for this movie. I watched it for the first time this year, and it completely blew me away. I loved it.

[@KWCline91]

Small expectations? Did you not know the true story behind this?

[@katiepaigeh12]

+KWCline91 I was aware of the story. I had low expectations for the screenplay adaption.

[@KWCline91]

Got it

[@liamcdm3689]

+katiepaigeh12 I don't even like hockey and I loved this movie.

[@newjerseybilly3208]

+katiepaigeh12 I saw this movie in 2004 in a packed theater and people were clapping and cheering USA!! USA!! in the final game as we scored and won the game against the Russian team! very very cool!

[@andythompson3528]

There will probably never be another moment like this in sports history ever again. This has to be the single greatest moment in all of sports history.

[@bellazoe1]

Can never be beat

[@billygoat1090]

Yes it was…and will always be

[@mattbrown2685]

When that final horn goes of. It just gives me goosebumps. This is probably the most memorable event in sports history. Who would've thought a bunch of college kids, some who just met each other, could go and beat the best hockey team in rhe the world and win the gold

[@chuckcollins2349]

Right on

[@WheelsRCool]

What I wonder is how did they lose so badly in the practice game a few weeks before and then go on and play so well afterwards? I know the coach had made sure they had adequate conditioning up to the level of the Soviets (even moreso), but skill-wise, I don't know how they matched them. The coach had implemented a hybrid Canadian-Soviet philosophy for the team, but to perfect such a thing I'd think would take years of practice (as trivia, the Soviet system itself was an adoption from the Canadian system, which the Soviets then developed into their own unique style).

[@chuckcollins2349]

Kyle Blank when they played the soviets in the practice game they were in "awe",but the next time they were not!!

[@newjerseybilly3208]

+Matt Brown The last 20 seconds of the game in this movie or clip was taken from real audio of Al Michaels.

[@bizzy24100]

@@newjerseybilly3208 producers believed he couldn't recreate his emotions from when it really happened.

[@wildboymw3582]

I cry every time 11/10 best movie and sports moment ever

[@BronchoKyle]

WILDBOYMW3 me too man. I can't hold it back

[@wwiireenactorguy8980]

WILDBOYMW3 I've been there done that too.

[@CatieCass]

+WILDBOYMW3 I cry every time too. It's almost like you're there with the guys, celebrating like crazy out on the ice. This movie is just another reminder of why I love hockey so much. #ProudtobeanAmerican

[@assemblylineentertainment]

great musical score

[@Jagnole101]

lrattie get out if you don’t like it. Don’t slam the door on the way out.

[@wildboymw3582]

the last 10 seconds when the commentator is counting down is actual audio from that night, you can tell because there is a small diffrence.

[@KJC21793.]

That's because they really couldn't ask Al Michaels to replicate his emotions from that night. It would have been almost impossible.

[@bizzy24100]

yes indeed moments like dat couldn't asked 2 be recreated.

[@jeprice08]

That shows you how dumb I was, because when I first saw it, I thought all of it was from that night until I got the DVD and they explained that most of it was a recording for the film. They could've fooled me.

[@joe6096]

For most of the game sequence, Michaels recorded his play call live in 2003 for the movie. But for the last 10 seconds they used the original audio tape of Al's 1980 broadcast. It would be impossible not to. The euphoria and emotion of those last 10 seconds can never be replicated.

[@geraldlogue7620]

I doubt Al Michaels could have duplicated the emotion from that last call...

[@bwman1516]

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you're not American. GREATEST sports moment in history.

[@andyduguid6358]

It brought a tear to my eye and I'm british!!

[@jt5263]

I was born in Soviet Union, I am American now, I’m in tears for both sides

[@bwman1516]

J T I could understand that. At the end of the day, the players for the Soviet Union were not bad people. They just played under an environment that was at war with America and that’s what they grew up with

[@jt5263]

Joe Tracy I’m so American, probably more than you are:)

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

Kurt Russell should have at least gotten an Oscar nomination for this!! 💜

[@jeffaw5529]

To me this is 1,000,000 bigger than the Super Bowl... And I'm A Die-hard Bronco fan - GO USA, USA, US,USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Benjamin-gn3ey]

Jeff A W Von Miller

[@goten1214]

I cried when Herb walks into the back and collapses. Amazing movie.

[@bruinsfan3725]

Still gives me chills

[@danwonder7776]

Same.

[@WheelsRCool]

There is a documentary on the Soviet team called "Of Miracles and Men." It humanizes the Soviet team a lot as you see who they were, and I mean they weren't evil men, just guys playing for their country. However, that Boris Mikhailov is quite the character. In the interview, he is asked if he has seen the movie "Miracle." Mikhailov: "What miracle?" Translator: "The American movie about how they beat you." Mikhailov: "Why would I watch that? If I watch a film, it will be a good film, one where I win. LET THE AMERICAN TEAM WATCH WHAT THEY DID." Something tells me he still hasn't quite gotten over that loss :D :D :D :D

[@gezzarandom]

Kyle Blank I've watched that as well, it's fascinating hearing the story from their perspective,but couldn't help but think it was an odd question to ask Boris Mikhailov, and I think he has a point, I mean why would he watch it? lol

[@JTDutch]

Kyle Blank ... Mikhailov spoke with the arrogance of a two-time Olympic Champion and eight-time World Champion. He had an incredible career. I think he got over the loss in 1980 just fine. He just didn't see the reason behind engaging in all of the hype around that one game. And really, why should he?

[@WheelsRCool]

J.T. Dutch An Olympic champion is not supposed to be arrogant. They are supposed to be humble, the very definition of sportsmanship. And I think he clearly did not get over that loss. If he really had gotten over it, he'd have just said something like, "I haven't seen the movie. I will admit that for that one game at least, the American team was the better team," or something like that.

[@JTDutch]

Kyle Blank ... When you win a couple of Olympic gold medals and eight World Championships, you can tell Mikhailov how to act. To me, sports at the highest level are played with confidence that borders on arrogance, and I don't blame some for crossing that border. Mikhailov had an incredible career that he worked his ass off to attain and sustain. He's earned the right to be arrogant. It was plain to see that Mikhailov did give the U.S. team a lot of credit in the 30 for 30, saying that the Americans "were skating faster" than the Soviets and that the Soviet team was "not psychologically prepared" for the incredible improvement of the American team only a week or so after the U.S.S.R. team had stomped them into the ground in their first meeting. Why would Mikhailov be interested in a movie that was made for Americans? A movie based around a game that he played in? He didn't need to watch that. He lived it.

[@WheelsRCool]

J.T. Dutch Once you cross into arrogance as an athlete, you end up doing something like losing to an opponent that you shouldn't, which is exactly what happened with the Soviet team. And no, one does not need to be an Olympic athlete to tell an Olympian how to act. Being an Olympian doesn't put one at some higher level morally where they are beyond criticism. Also, I was not saying that he should be interested in the movie, just that by his response to the question about it, that he has not gotten over that loss. I do not know if I would say he gave the U.S. team credit for being the better team that day, as one could say he was just observing the performance of the U.S. team versus the Soviet team that day.

[@auto1660]

How do you not cry at this!?

[@wildboymw3582]

why do u have a skateboard on your head?

[@rickhealy228]

I love the chance to remember where I was when something good happened. I was 21, working in a coffee shop in Chico CA. Everybody was buzzing about the game. I got a chance to watch the replay that night. Chills. I'll never forget. 🇺🇸

[@troydavis705]

It was incredible how Herb waited until he was around no one to express his emotions. He had did it...the team had did it. They won, and went on to win the Gold. If you don't tear up watching this, tell...

[@anvilhead59]

I still cry every time I see this or the real clip. I remember it like it was yesterday. Al Michaels' "Do you believe in miracles?" still gives me goosebumps.

[@jamesfields2916]

To the bone! Will never be topped in greatest American sports moments.

[@chrisj6917]

The dubbed audio from :10 in is one of Disney's finest moments. Great idea to do that, and really makes you remember this was real.

[@jamesfields2916]

I watched the game on tape delay in 1980, watched this movie probably twenty times and have watched this KZbin clip 100 times! Still tear up every time Al Michaels makes the call.

[@tomanderson798]

Eyes are full of tears still, and I always will be “It was more than a hockey game”. God bless you, Herb

[@Cmcoluch]

Greatest sports story of the 20th century

[@seankane9279]

Ever!

[@loric4550]

20/20 and I still believe in Miracles!

[@DemocratsareagentsofSATAN]

2:54 is my favorite scene in the ENTIRE movie... When Herb Brooks pump fists the air and then...the best part....flicks his jacket collar...almost like a "How about that"....to himself!! I fucking love that!!!!

[@gPuRziaNb]

my favorite scene to this day is when herb brooks has to take a moment to himself just after they win.

[@hrs1414]

Curtis Thompson for real, gets me every time for some reason. Like when dirk beat the heat in 2011 and ran off the court to the locker room

[@stevew8965]

Yes - I love that too. Especially love the moment between him and Patti as he finds her in the stands.

[@MyDante1990]

I don’t cry at many movies but this ending always makes cry. Knowing that the USA faced incredible odds and no one believed that they could win, let alone give it their best effort. Brooks always knew and despite what people thought, he never gave up and his boys didn’t either. Just typing about it makes me cry. When Herb goes into the hallway, I lose it even more.

[@mistermonologue2442]

It's 3:57 for me The actor did so well...that desperate-happy look almost to the point of tears from his dad is how I see all of the states reaction was at the time. Incredible stuff.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

The best sports movie ever made... As he told them. The name on the Front is more Important then the name on the Back!

[@Brentolini23]

That moment when Eruzione called all the guys up to the podium was a super heavy moment, that’s beautiful.

[@21Rushisaband12]

2:50 that feeling, when you've worked so hard for something and you just can't help but clench your fists with the elation of victory. That part of this scene is what makes me tear up the most.

[@gauthier3737]

This has to be one of my favorite movies. I used to play hockey for seven years. I saw it when i did play it. I just fell in love with it because, the feel of a victory that great is just amazing.

[@musicman76enator]

Miracle on Ice is not just the greatest moment in sports history, but lets face it, it's probably the greatest moment in any type of history. Always and Forever.

[@gladiatortoast4599]

TheLEXEAFan 2017 AVGCP AUTTP POE the miracle on ice was a bigger upset. It would be like the giblatar national team beating the best players from all over Europe.

[@BetterDialLyle]

Gladiator Toast leicester winning the league a year before they almost got demoted to an lower league is insane, football is so much better than hockey and any moment that is remember in football will always be the greatest. football > hockey

[@gladiatortoast4599]

King Kun Agüero that's a opinion douche. I have nothing against football but saying it is the greatest sport in the world is very ignorant.

[@mohamedabdourahman9845]

As I like both sports I'd say this is the Soccer equivalent to the 1954 West German world cup win, "Miracle of Berne". (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1954_FIFA_World_Cup_Final)

[@rickyfraschy6834]

now I am very aware of the miracle of berne, Germany wins world cup over Hungary, but they had pro players like eckel and shafer, who played for koln and Kaiserslautern and its only a miracle because they got slaughtered 7-1 in the group stage or something like that, Leicester city was a huge upset, but not a miracle, Leicester too had professional players, mind you it wasn't like the guys renieri signed before that season had never played professional football in their life, they had carried over good form from last season when they won 7 out of 8 or whatever. These usa players were straight out of college, 19 or 20. and they beat the greatest hockey team on the planet who earlier slaughter the NHL (pro American hockey league) all-stars 13-8 over 3 games the year before, with the last game being 6-0, proving how the soviets had to just turn it on when they needed it

[@jasonfoltz7243]

36 years ago today. Greatest sports upset EVER!

[@devastator226]

I remember watching this as a kid live every game made me a hockey fan for life USA USA USA 🇺🇸

[@MegaCaptain54]

I have posted several things about this victory on several you tube clips, but what else can you say but, it was the single greatest sports accomplishment in American sports history. thank you herb. and may you sleep with the angels.

[@ianschroth6575]

The greatest live call in sports history. I still get goosebumps every time I hear it. Do you believe in miracles!?!?!?

[@danwonder7776]

Same

[@Cadywax]

Never been a big fan of Kurt Russell, but he really nailed this role. Great performance. Great film.

[@lukeloveslauraalways]

Tears come to my eyes everytime I watch this. It's such an amazing movie. Kurt Russell and all the young actors make you believe. It was a wonderful time in history. Thanks for posting this great moment.

[@Kaybubble57]

this movie really shows why hockey is such a fantastic sport and how amazing it is to be a part of a team like that. i think that a lot of people take it for granted if they have a team that is more like a family to them. this was a great movie, and one of the best moments in hockey history.

[@rudolphslay2493]

wonder if you are still here after 15 years

[@gracesaulog]

I'm a high school teacher in Australia. I played this scene to all of my classes the day after Russia invaded Ukraine. They'll never be more than the insignificant country that they are, no matter how much they try. USA all the way!

[@muthias4582]

And now revealing how much of the paper tiger they are, these words are ever more meaningful! 😉

[@timhollamby8728]

I had this feeling when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon...When the USA hockey team beat the Russians and the Finnish team to win gold in Lake Placid in 1980 and when Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrigs games played record...What I saw transcended sports...It was such a rare and unforgettable feeling...It will stay with me always...Incredible

[@BronchoKyle]

"They're not pulling Myshkin" "He doesn't know what to do." Classic

[@richardgallerani5644]

you nailed it Kurt !!! greatest performance of your life. nice job. herb would be proud.

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Goalie Jim Craig in real life after he won the gold did look for his dad in the stands. I remember that. Great that the filmmakers picked that up! This movie was so great. Every scene was awesome! Dare I say perfect!

[@bigonion874]

I’ve seen this movie dozens of times and it still gives me chills every time

[@RollTide1987]

Without a doubt the greatest upset in the history of sports. A group of college kids, none of whom had ever met or played together before in their lives, took down the greatest hockey team on planet earth.

[@beckydrogowski7479]

One of the greatest moments in sports history, and a great movie to depict it. Kurt Russel was vastly underrated for this. He was superb in his role as Herb Brooks!

[@joe6096]

For folks of a younger generation, this was the equivalent of a group of college basketball players beating the 1992 Dream Team in the semi-finals of medal round play in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. When the United States team had Jordan, Bird, Magic, Stockton, Malone, Drexler, Pippen, Ewing, Barkley, and Robinson. An entire team full of hall of famers, most (except for Bird) in the prime of their careers, and all of whom had either very vast playoff experience or multiple NBA Championships. Now imagine a rag tag bunch of 20-25 year old college kids beating that Dream Team in the semi-finals for the chance to play for a Gold medal, when the Dream Team's average margin of victory (against the rest of the world's best teams) was almost 44 points. THAT was the equivalent of this hockey game.

[@americangiant1003]

Exactly. 👍

[@jamiebellamy6235]

Growing up in SC in 1980 we knew nothing about Hockey. We never missed church for any reason. My mom said we are staying home from church and watching the USA vs USSR Hockey game. The little lady knew something special was about to happen and didn't want to miss it. Still to this day the greatest event I have ever watched on TV. Thanks Mom.

[@matthew75186]

why can't this event be in textbooks. This single game made America proud again. Today this country is faced with challenges but this reminds us there is still hope. I hope someday this event will be recognized as something greater. But it is and will always be the American greatest olympic moment of all time.

[@parkerthebyleththomas7058]

I think also the aftermath would be in the textbook in the next generation #21st generation

[@jonahcarlos9079]

the greatest underdog story of all time

[@edbair529]

this or Leicester City

[@nathancorbett999]

The Lecster City story was great but I simply don't think you can beat this.

[@edbair529]

Nathan Corbett to me they're kind of similar both teams that were thought lightweight going on to win it all

[@seandlax9]

@@edbair529 Not really. the 1980 Men's Hockey Team was a true amateur team. Only a couple of them went pro after this. People nowadays also don't realize how good the Soviets were compared to their competition. These guys were crushing NHL teams at the time. To put it in Premier terms, this would have been like if the US made team out of our college kids nowadays, and they came to Europe and beat a team like Man U or Real Madrid.

[@jackessner6282]

One of the most underrated scenes in this movie is when Coach Brooks has to leave, being so overcome with emotion that he actually pulled off the impossible. Chills.

[@bobrich1950]

This country, this world, needs a moment like this NOW....................DESPERATELY !!!!

[@mikey980610]

YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES...YES..... I DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES

[@reeeee69558]

The US didn't cheat in the olympics though.

[@mikey980610]

+Matt Mendez i understand dude.... but really are we gonna go through that crap with the patrios

[@swalte6325]

+Matt Mendez And hockey existed before LA won a cup. Welcome to the hockey world bandwagoner

[@mikey980610]

+swalte6325 honestly i'm not much into hockey so i'm not to upset alright

[@manuholtzmanpatriots9449]

Go Pats!!!! February 5th forever in our hearts!!! Miracle in Houston TX fuck haters!!!

[@achilleskid820]

this is the most inspiring story of any Sports team in history.. So far

[@ziggymorris8760]

Remember it vividly, was 8 years old back then watching it with my step father. When they won it he picked me up and started jump around lol The thing that stuck out the most was seeing Craig mouth the words “where’s my father?” Good memories

[@trevorl388]

I get chills every time. Especially once you hear the original TV broadcast. I've been playing hockey for 14 years. These men inspired me to keep pushing even when your body has given out. God bless.

[@joewain04]

I've seen this movie several times, and yet I'm always on the edge of my seat during this scene, and I always cheer when they win. it gives me goosebumps.

[@captainclaymoar8398]

That transition to the actual commentary is probably the most surreal, tear-jerking moment of the whole movie. In a time of war and turmoil the whole world watched as a bunch of college kids defeated the best team in the world. People who don't know anything about hockey watched this game. And it is still the very best Underdog story of all time.

[@WeissVogel]

Al Michaels redid the commentary but said he couldn’t replicate the final ten seconds

[@GiselleKlara]

it's beautiful. that and when the clock goes to one minute and you are just so WITH them

[@PRR5503]

I was 20, a hockey fan for 10 of them, when this game was played, and I watched this game on TV with my dad, who liked football & basketball over hockey: while that game didn't change his preferences, afterwards he always appreciated the passion that hockey fans have for the game

[@zackftw2748]

Sadly you don’t see anybody do amazing things like this anymore

[@rachelkemp4510]

Love this movie so much just proves you can do anything if you work hard enough.

[@Jpeteyyy]

Greatest moment in the history of sports. Nothing will ever top it.

[@tdevil101]

Giants over the Patriots in Super Bowl 42 should be in the conversation

[@twilson3133]

tdevil101 no

[@howardbaxter2514]

@@tdevil101 not even close. Giants vs Patriots involved two professional teams, and any professional team can beat another on any given day. Meanwhile, the USA vs Soviet game was a match between college students and the best professional hockey players in the world.

[@taylorpack7705]

Francis ouimet winning the us open is up there with this. Kid hadn’t played in like a year. Got a wild card and beat the 2 best players of his era to win the championship.

[@Scorehound]

The final scene of Miracle is one of the greatest endings in all of film IMHO. Even though I'm Canadian, it gives me goosebumps to think about the odds the US team had and they came though to win Gold on home ice.

[@madanley]

I remember watching ‘Miracle’ in the theater back in 2004. Though we all knew the outcome of the real game, it was so cool when the entire theater started clapping and cheering as if we had seen this game live. One of my favorite experiences while watching a movie. Go USA!

[@crowbar_enjoyer]

Tretiak, the Russian goalie, was played by my dad in this movie

[@rlt152]

This is so inspirational, I remember when I got through I really tough time in my life this was all I could think of

[@hookseybaby]

single greatest moment in sports history due to how it was anything but just a hockey game and to call us Americans as underdogs would be a tremendous understatement

[@BenJabituya]

The best hockey flick I've ever seen since "The Mighty Ducks"!

[@WeissVogel]

The winning moment can bring a tear to anyone who's watching this. Imagine how those who were there at the stadium that night felt! It's just unbelievable. mulker47 hit it in the head, none of this will happen again, even in another sport. "...a group of remarkable young men gave the nation what it needed most- a chance for one night, not only to dream, but a chance, once again, to believe." Damn good lines!

[@JacobLink350]

2:51 “Yes, YES!!”

[@HawkslaxSports]

I wrote a paper in high school about how sports is one of the greatest uniting forces we have. A truly touching moment when Herb looks at his wife and kids as an acknowledgement to their support of him and making sure they were included in the moment when it all paid off. In addition to being a morale boost to America and hockey fans, this was a moment for his family and for the families of the players and all involved, including Jimmy Craig and his father and late mother. There are innumerable layers to how deep this went.

[@daboys1215]

It was, still is and always will be the single greatest moment in American sports history.

[@colinsmith4792]

damn onions