Big Miracle_
"A family of whales trapped beneath the ice. One unforgettable rescue."
A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Big Miracle earned $24.7M against a $40.0M budget.
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Year context
Big Miracle was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Drew Barrymore
Rachel Kramer
John Krasinski
Adam Carlson
Kristen Bell
Jill Jerard
Vinessa Shaw
Kelly Meyers
Dermot Mulroney
Colonel Scott Boyer
Ted Danson
J. W. McGraw
Kathy Baker
Ruth McGraw
Tim Blake Nelson
Pat Lafaytette
Stephen Root
Governor Haskell
John Michael Higgins
Wes Handrick
Bruce Altman
Chief of Staff
Andy Daly
Don Davis
TR
Thomas R. Daly
Frank
TV
Thom Van Dorp
Don Carr
KS
Kent Smith
Stu
Rob Riggle
Dean Glowacki
James LeGros
Karl Hootkin
Brett Baker
Barrow Street Reporter
Stefan Kapičić
Yuri
Mark Ivanir
Dimitri
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$40.0M
Budget
$24.7M
Revenue
-38%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (521 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$24,719,215
Profit
$-15,280,785
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Big Miracle about?
A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.
How long is Big Miracle?
Big Miracle has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who directed Big Miracle?
Big Miracle was directed by Ken Kwapis.
Who stars in Big Miracle?
The cast of Big Miracle includes Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Vinessa Shaw, Dermot Mulroney.
How much did Big Miracle make at the box office?
Big Miracle earned $24,719,215 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $40,000,000.
What is the rating of Big Miracle?
Big Miracle has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 521 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Adventure
Drama
Romance
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (8)
whale
based on true story
alaska
reporter
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greenpeace
animal protection