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The Miracle Maker

The Miracle Maker

Animation · Family · Drama · 2000

A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.

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The Miracle Maker

“A visually stunning animation of the greatest story ever told.”

2000 Animation · Family · Drama 1h 27m

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

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A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.

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Directed by

Stanislav Sokolov · Derek W. Hayes

Written by

Murray Watts

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Jesus (voice)

Michael Bryant

Michael Bryant

God/ The Doctor (voice)

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Rachel (voice)

Rebecca Callard

Rebecca Callard

Tamar (voice)

James Frain

James Frain

Thomas (voice)

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

John The Baptist (voice)

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Pontius Pilate (voice)

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Put The Miracle Maker on trial.

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The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.