Miracles from Heaven

Christy Beam's ordinary life in a quiet Arkansas town is upended when her ten-year-old daughter Anna is diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease. Desperate to ease Anna's suffering and protect her family, Christy pushes doctors, researchers, and faith-based options to find a way forward. After Anna suffers a terrifying fall, a medical mystery unfolds that baffles the hospital staff and tests the family's faith and resolve. The film tracks a mother's relentless advocacy, neighborly support, and a community moved by a crisis that presses them to cling to hope despite fear. Through hardship and belief the Beams find strength they never anticipated. Her unlikely recovery becomes a beacon for those who witness it, and the family's faith is tested but grows stronger.

Directed by Patricia Riggen, the drama adapts Christy Beam and Randy Brown's memoir. Released in 2016, Miracles from Heaven stars Jennifer Garner as Christy and Kylie Rogers as Anna, with strong supporting performances.

It earned about 74 million worldwide against a 16 million budget, making it a profitable mid-range hit for a faith-based family film and signaling solid performance across international markets. Its release earned substantial attention from families and faith communities worldwide.

As part of a broader wave of faith rooted family films, Miracles from Heaven connected with church groups and families seeking hopeful narratives about illness, faith, and endurance. It sparked conversations online and in communities about belief and medical uncertainty. It even influenced church curricula and family discussions online.

Critics generally praised Garner's grounded performance and the film's earnest handling of heavy topics, while some noted a sentimental tilt. Core themes center on parental devotion, illness, and the tension between science and faith when a child is in danger. Some critics note it leans sentimental yet respects the stakes.