Miracles from Heaven
Movie Details:
Based on | Miracles from Heaven by Christy Beam |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genres | Biography, Drama, Family |
Release date | February 21, 2016 (Dallas) March 16, 2016 (United States) |
Running time | 1hr 49min |
Age rating | PG |
Starring | Jennifer Garner Kylie Rogers Martin Henderson John Carroll Lynch Eugenio Derbez Queen Latifah |
Directed by | Patricia Riggen |
Written by | Randy Brown |
Produced by | DeVon Franklin T. D. Jakes Joe Roth |
Cinematography by | Checco Varese |
Edited by | Emma E. Hickox |
Music by | Carlo Siliotto |
Casting by | Justine Hempe Sheila Jaffe |
Production Design by | David Sandefur (as David R. Sandefur) |
Art Direction by | Doug Fick |
Set Decoration by | Brana Rosenfeld Tommy Wilson (set decoration gang boss) |
Costume Design by | Mary Jane Fort |
Production Company | Columbia Pictures Affirm Films Roth Films TDJ Enterprises Franklin Entertainment |
Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing |
Cast & Characters:
- Kylie Rogers as Anna Beam
- Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam, Anna’s mother
- Martin Henderson as Dr. Kevin Beam, Christy’s husband and Anna’s father
- Eugenio Derbez as Dr. Nurko, a pediatric gastroenterologist who is Anna’s doctor at the Boston Children’s Hospital.
- Queen Latifah as Angela, a waitress who befriends Anna and her mother in a restaurant in Boston
- Brighton Sharbino as Abbie Beam, the oldest Beam daughter
- Courtney Fansler as Adelynn Beam, the youngest Beam daughter
- Zach Sale as Dr. Blyth, the first doctor to listen to Christy about her sick daughter
- Kelly Collins Lintz as Emmy, a family friend of the Beams
- John Carroll Lynch as Reverend Scott, the senior pastor of the Beam family’s church
- Brandon Spink as Billy Snyder, a friend of Anna
- Hannah Alligood as Haley, a cancer patient who becomes friends with Anna and later dies offscreen
- Wayne Péré as Ben, Haley’s father
- Bruce Altman as Dr. Burgi, Anna’s doctor who is the head of the pediatric division at the hospital in Texas
- Suehyla El-Attar as a receptionist at the Boston Children’s hospital
Storyline:
Based on the incredible true story of the Beam family.
About Movie:
Miracles from Heaven is an American Christian drama film helmed by director Patricia Riggen and penned by screenwriter Randy Brown. The film draws inspiration from Christy Beam’s memoir, Miracles from Heaven, which narrates the true account of her daughter who experienced a near-death episode and subsequently overcame a previously incurable illness. The cast features notable actors including Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, and Queen Latifah.
Filming commenced in Atlanta, Georgia, in July 2015, and the movie premiered on March 16, 2016. Financially, it performed well at the box office, ranking as the eighth highest-grossing Christian film in the United States. While the critical response was varied, Garner’s portrayal received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and sincerity.
The narrative centers on Christy Beam’s relentless pursuit of healing for her daughter Anna, who suffers from a rare intestinal disorder. The turning point occurs when Anna has an accident that leads to an extraordinary event, suggesting the possibility of miracles. Through its exploration of faith and resilience, the film aims to resonate with audiences regardless of their religious beliefs.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | $13,000,000 |
Opening Day | $14,812,393 |
Domestic Collection | $61,705,123 |
International Collection | $12,367,221 |
Worldwide Collection | $74,072,344 |