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Miracle Mile

Miracle Mile

Science Fiction · Thriller · Comedy · 1989

After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling news: WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour!

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Miracle Mile

“There are 70 minutes to the end of the world. Where can you hide?”

1989 Science Fiction · Thriller · Comedy 1h 28m

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6.9 / 10

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After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling news: WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour!

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Steve De Jarnatt

Written by

Steve De Jarnatt

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Harry Washello

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Julie Peters

John Agar

John Agar

Ivan Peters

Lou Hancock

Lou Hancock

Lucy Peters

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Wilson

Kurt Fuller

Kurt Fuller

Gerstead

Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby

Landa

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Put Miracle Mile on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

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.