Miracles from Heaven (film)

Miracles from Heaven

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Patricia Riggen
Produced by
Written by Randy Brown
Based on Miracles from Heaven
by Christy Beam
Starring
Music by Carlo Siliotto
Cinematography Checco Varese
Edited by Emma E. Hickox
Production
companies
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release dates
  • March 16, 2016 (2016-03-16)
Running time
 109 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English
Budget $13 million[2]
Box office $73.9 million[3]

Miracles from Heaven is a 2016 American Christian drama film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Randy Brown. It is based on Miracles from Heaven by Christy Beam, which recounts the true story of her young daughter who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease. The film stars Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez and Queen Latifah. Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia, in July 2015. The film was released on March 16, 2016 by Columbia Pictures. The movie was a major financial success, and although critical reception was mixed, Garner's performance earned general praise.

Plot

Set in Burleson, Texas, in 2011, the film centers on a 10-year-old girl named Anna Beam (Kylie Rogers), daughter of Christy Beam (Jennifer Garner). Anna is suffering from a pseudo-obstruction motility disorder and is unable to eat, using feeding tubes for nutrition. Upon checking at the local hospital, they find no signs of illness but say it's "acid reflux" or "lactose intolerance", but Christy is not convinced by this. Hoping to discover what is the cause of her disease, Christy and Anna travel to Boston despite not having an appointment with the pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Nurko.

When she is subsequently examined at Boston Children's Hospital, evidence of the chronic illness is found. She goes through extensive treatment. During this ordeal, Anna and her mother befriend a local Massachusetts resident named Angela, as well as Ben and his sick daughter, Haley.

One day, Anna falls into the hollow of a three-story tree and she has near-death experience. Anna is miraculously healed of her disease, because she had fallen and hit her head just right. At church, Christy shares the story of how God miraculously healed her through love. As Christy finishes her speech, one of the congregation protests, stating that she does not believe Christy. Ben, who traveled from Boston upon hearing the story about Anna, believes her and tells her that his daughter Haley died peacefully because Anna gave her faith earlier when in the hospital.

Cast

Production

On November 10, 2014, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Sony Pictures Entertainment had acquired the film adaptation rights to a faith-based memoir, Miracles From Heaven: A Little Girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of Healing, written by Christy Beam, and hired Randy Brown to write the script.[9] The team behind the studios' 2014 Christian film Heaven Is for Real, T. D. Jakes and Joe Roth, were retained to produce the film along with DeVon Franklin.[9]

On April 8, 2015, the studio hired Patricia Riggen to direct the film.[10] On April 30, 2015, Jennifer Garner was cast to star in the film as Christy Beam.[4] On June 22, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Queen Latifah was cast as a waitress who befriends Anna and Beam at the Boston Children's Hospital.[8] On the same day, Variety confirmed the casting of Martin Henderson to play the girl's father and Beam's husband.[6]

On June 29, 2015, Kylie Rogers was cast as Beam's sick daughter Anna.[5] On July 17, 2015, Eugenio Derbez was cast to play a character inspired by Children's Hospital specialist Dr. Samuel Nurko, an American-based Mexican pediatric gastroenterologist who eases his young patients' treatment by playing games with them.[7] John Carroll Lynch was also cast in the film for an unspecified role.[11]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in Atlanta, Georgia, in July 2015, as Garner was spotted filming on July 8.[12] Filming was subsequently confirmed by various sources, together with announcements that David R. Sandefur and Emma E. Hickox had been appointed as production designer and editor, respectively.[11][13] On August 2, 2015, Latifah and Garner were spotted on the set of film in Atlanta.[14]

Soundtrack

The Miracles from Heaven soundtrack features songs from Howie Day, George Harrison, Clayton Anderson, Third Day and more.[15] The southern Christian rock band Third Day made a cameo as the church worship band.[16]

No. TitleMusic Length
1. "Soul On Fire"  Third Day  
2. "Right Where I Belong"  Clayton Anderson  
3. "Collide"  Howie Day  
4. "Your Words"  Third Day  
5. "Here Comes The Sun"  Cam  

Release

On May 11, 2015, the film was scheduled for a March 18, 2016 release by Columbia Pictures. On January 10, it was moved up to March 16.[17]

Home media

Miracles from Heaven was released on Digital Media on June 21, 2016 and was followed by a DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD release on July 12, 2016 from AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.[18][19] The film debuted in second place on the home video sales chart behind The Divergent Series: Allegiant for the week ending on July 17, 2016.[20]

Reception

Box office

Miracles from Heaven grossed $61.7 million in North America and $12.2 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $73.9 million, against a budget of $13 million.[3]

The film grossed $1.9 million on its first day, finishing second at the box office behind Zootopia ($4.6 million).[21] The film had an $18 million Wednesday-to-Sunday gross, including $14.8 million in its opening weekend, finishing third at the box office behind Zootopia ($37.2 million) and The Divergent Series: Allegiant ($29 million).[22]

On its opening weekend in the United Kingdom Miracles from Heaven grossed $29 thousand, dropping to $231 by week four.[23]

Critical response

Miracles from Heaven received mixed reviews from critics, with Garner's performance receiving praise. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 44%, based on 82 reviews, with an average rating of 5/10. The site's consensus reads, "Miracles from Heaven makes the most out of an outstanding performance from Jennifer Garner, but it isn't quite enough to keep this faith-based drama from preaching to the choir."[24] On Metacritic the film has a score of 44 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[25] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale.[21]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
People's Choice Awards Favorite Dramatic Movie Miracles from Heaven Pending [26]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Drama Miracles from Heaven Won [27]
Choice Movie Actress: Drama Jennifer Garner Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "AMC Theatres: Miracles from Heaven". AMC Theatres. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  2. ↑ Lang, Brent. "Box Office: 'Allegiant' Opening Falling Short of Other 'Divergent' Films". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Miracles from Heaven (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (April 30, 2015). "Jennifer Garner to Star in 'Miracles From Heaven' for Sony (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Kit, Borys (June 29, 2015). "'Whispers' Actress Joins Jennifer Garner in 'Miracles from Heaven' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (June 22, 2015). "Martin Henderson Joins Jennifer Garner in 'Miracles From Heaven'". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Hopewell, John (July 17, 2015). "Platino Awards: Eugenio Derbez Joins 'Miracles From Heaven'". Variety. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Siegel, Tatiana; Kit, Borys (June 22, 2015). "Queen Latifah to Star in Sony's 'Miracles From Heaven' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Kit, Borys (November 10, 2014). "'Heaven Is for Real' Producers Reteam for Sony's 'Miracles From Heaven' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ Kit, Borys (April 8, 2015). "Sony's 'Miracles From Heaven' Adaptation Finds Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  11. 1 2 "MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN Starring Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Kylie Rogers, Eugenio Derbez & Queen Latifah Begins Filming in Atlanta". PR Newswire. July 17, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Jennifer Garner dons brighter look in yellow cardigan and polka dot dress as she gets back to work on faith-based film after split". Daily Mail. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  13. ↑ "On the Set for 7/13/15: Jennifer Garner Begins Shooting Miracles from Heaven, Michael Bay Wraps 13 Hours & Doug Liman Calls Cut on Mena". ssninsider.com. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Queen Latifah and Jennifer Garner on the Miracles from Heaven Set". comingsoon.net. August 2, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Miracles from Heaven". IMDb. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "'Miracles From Heaven': Film Review". IMDb. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  17. ↑ Busch, Anita (May 11, 2015). "'Miracles From Heaven' To Release In Time For Easter From Sony". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  18. ↑ Miracles From Heaven Coming Soon on Home Media Christian Cinema, May 24, 2016
  19. ↑ Silas Lesnick (July 21, 2016). "July 12, 2016: This Week on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  20. ↑ John Latchem (July 21, 2016). "'Allegiant' Debuts Atop Disc Sales Charts". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  21. 1 2 "'Miracles From Heaven' Opens Wednesday With A+ CinemaScore". deadline.com.
  22. ↑ Scott Mendelson (March 20, 2016). "Weekend Box Office: 'Divergent: Allegiant' Crumbles, 'Miracles From Heaven' Nabs Divine Debut". Forbes. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  23. ↑ Box Office Mojo
  24. ↑ "Miracles from Heaven (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Miracles from Heaven reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  26. ↑ "People's Choice Awards Nominees 2017 — Full List". Deadline. November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  27. ↑ Goodman, Jessica (August 1, 2016). "Teen Choice Awards 2016: See the full list of winners". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 1, 2016.

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