The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
"From her lips to God's ears."
A small town girl named Sara is moved by a preacher's claim that faith can move mountains, and she starts praying with a simple, unwavering hope. Soon reports of healing ripple through the community, and people attribute the healings to Sara's prayers. The sudden attention brings joy, fear, and a... Read more
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About The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
A small town girl named Sara is moved by a preacher's claim that faith can move mountains, and she starts praying with a simple, unwavering hope. Soon reports of healing ripple through the community, and people attribute the healings to Sara's prayers. The sudden attention brings joy, fear, and a lot of questions for her family, especially her mother Bonnie and the town doctor, Dr. Ben Riley. As miracles multiply, fame follows, amplifying the pressure on Sara and on those who love her. The film tracks a family learning to handle extraordinary belief without losing what truly matters. A pair of trusted neighbors question the miracles, while a skeptical local journalist covers the growing story, testing Sara's integrity and the town's trust.
Directed by Rich Correll and built from G.M. Mercier's concept, the film centers on Mira Sorvino as Bonnie Hopkins and Austyn Johnson as Sara Hopkins, with Kevin Sorbo and Peter Coyote in supporting roles. It bowed in 2021.
The movie grossed about 3,157,535 dollars worldwide, a modest figure that fits its faith oriented family friendly release. It performed best in regional markets and found additional life on streaming platforms later. Its release strategy emphasized community screenings and family friendly marketing.
Reception tends toward a gentle, hopeful tone that spotlights belief and responsibility. The film shows miracles reshaping a family dynamic and inviting scrutiny from a curious world, while emphasizing loyalty, faith, and standing together in hard choices. Audience reactions place score at around 7.44 out of 10 from 112 votes. Sorvino and Johnson deliver grounded, emotionally resonant performances that keep the narrative intimate.
For a modest faith centered release, the movie found a listening audience among families seeking hopeful storytelling. It sparked conversations about faith, responsibility, and the cost of miracles, and it has staying power in church groups that discuss belief and healing.
Details
- Release Date
- April 02, 2021
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- PG
- User Ratings
- 112 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Trailmaker Productions +2 more
- Box Office
- $3,157,535
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Mira Sorvino
Bonnie Hopkins
Austyn Johnson
Sara Hopkins
Kevin Sorbo
Dr. Ben Riley
Peter Coyote
Sam Donovan
Burgess Jenkins
Alex Hopkins
Tommi Rose
Cindy Kramer
Stephanie Cood
Theresa Cassillas
Paul-Mikél Williams
Mark Miller
Luke Omalza
Danny Hopkins
Aaron J. Brooks
Deputy Sheriff
Director: Rich Correll
Written by: G.M. Mercier