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The Miracle Maker

The Miracle Maker

A visually stunning animation of the greatest story ever told.

199990 minGMidcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
Directors
Derek W. Hayes, Stanislav Sokolov
Starring
Ralph Fiennes, Michael Bryant, Julie Christie, Rebecca Callard

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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Highlights

What stands out about The Miracle Maker?

The Miracle Maker earns 3 badges, led by Award Winner and Hopeful.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is The Miracle Maker worth watching?

The Miracle Maker's Midcredits score is the 79th percentile of all films, from 4.2K ratings across 4 sources. 71% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

79th percentile

Better received than 79% of films

70th percentile among Animation81st percentile among 1990s
Acclaim (how much people like it)75th
Approval (how many liked it)80th

68 /100

75th percentile of all films

63rd percentile among Animation78th percentile among 1990s

Rating distribution

Big peaks at both ends — people either love this or bounce off it hard.

71% liked it

80th percentile of all films

72nd percentile among Animation81st percentile among 1990s
71% rated it 7–1029% rated it 1–6

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 1 wins / 0 noms overall

Reach

How many have seen it

73rd percentile

4.2K ratings across platforms

49th percentile among Animation66th percentile among 1990s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 15% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

Both camps agree the film is a reverent, artful animated retelling of Jesus' life that mixes stop-motion and hand-drawn styles.

Fans praised

  • mixed stop-motion and hand-drawn animation treats biblical story with artistic reverence
  • accessible, non-preachy portrayal of Jesus that works for children and adults
  • faithful to the Gospels while keeping a human, emotional core

Detractors panned

  • overly melodramatic voice performance from Fiennes
  • too much focus on the sick girl Tamar sidelines the main story
  • frequent animation style switches can be confusing without explanation

What stands out

Emotional impactDivisive80

powerful and moving, viewers cried; some found it less affecting due to child focus

Effects and spectacle78

high-quality animation effects, miracles visually moving without gore

Atmosphere78

immersive world-building of Galilean setting, reverent and artistic tone

Plot and story75

faithful Gospel greatest-hits structure, well-paced for a child audience

OriginalityDivisive75

unique mix of stop-motion and traditional animation, but story follows familiar Gospel beats

ActingDivisive72

celebrity voice cast praised overall, though Fiennes' Jesus called melodramatic by some

Characters70

humanized Jesus and supporting figures like John the Baptist; some say Jesus lacks depth

Dialogue70

script largely from the Bible, written to appeal to young and old

Preferred by

US vs non-US

Preferred by US Viewers

US viewers scored it 19 points higher than non-US viewers.

Watch experience

What is The Miracle Maker like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Moving and uplifting: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you are ready for heavy feelings, and you want to be moved and come out lifted.

It takes its time and leaves you hopeful. Skip it when you want an easy night or you want things to move fast.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Room for heavy feelings and patience.

What it feels like

Moving and uplifting.

Moods
TenseContemplative
Heaviest: late
Register
Solemn: Grave and dignified; treats its subject with weight and respect.Warm
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film treats its religious material with reverence and warmth, using stop-motion puppetry to create a gentle, earnest storytelling experience.
The rideThe film builds toward the crucifixion, creating tension and reflection, before offering relief with the resurrection.
StructureThe story unfolds chronologically from Jesus leaving his carpentry through his ministry, passion, and resurrection, with occasional flashbacks to the nativity.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Hopeful.

The answer rests on this: HopefulCathartic · 6% of films
Why it leaves you this wayThe reverent portrayal of Jesus's life and sacrifice leaves the viewer with a sense of hope and emotional release through the resurrection.
How it ends · evidence
Bittersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Rebirth
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13% (this title): Redemption 3% (this title) · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Rebirth: A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed. · Redemption: Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).

13% of films fit this archetype

with Tragedy underneath

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe film follows Jesus's ministry, betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection, centering on his role as the Messiah and the redemption brought by his sacrifice.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfSacrificeMorality
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16% (this title): Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% (this title) · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% (this title) · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% (this title) · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Morality

Sacrifice · 4% of filmsFaith · 3% of filmsRedemption · 6% of films: Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Cosmic stakes: Consequences reach beyond the world.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe film centers on Jesus choosing to give his life for humanity's salvation, while exploring faith in him and the possibility of redemption for his followers.
StanceThe film reverently affirms Jesus's sacrifice as central to Christian faith, treating his story with solemn devotion.

The world

AncientRuralInstitutionalRealistic
Orchestral classicalSupportive music · original score · Anne Dudley
SettingJudea and Galilee under Roman occupation, 1st century AD
MusicThe score supports the reverent and tender tone of the film.

Content guide

Is The Miracle Maker okay for kids?

G

The Miracle Maker is rated G. As of August 31, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (33/100), sexual content at minimal (13/100), language at minimal (0/100), drug and alcohol content at minimal (11/100) and frightening material at intense (75/100). None has enough votes to rank yet.

Ratings in 2 other countries
  • Germany0
  • FranceTP
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
not ranked
Violence & Gore
Mild
too few votes to rank (5 votes)
Sex & Nudity
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (5 votes)
Profanity
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (5 votes)
Alcohol & Drugs
None / Minimal
too few votes to rank (3 votes)
Frightening / Intense
Intense
too few votes to rank (4 votes)

Too few votes to rank this title overall (22 votes across 5 categories; ranking needs 10 in at least three).

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does The Miracle Maker have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in The Miracle Maker?

Cast

1 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Ralph Fiennes
as Jesus
Rising: A short career with a standing when this film came out above the median working actor today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Michael Bryant
as God
Julie Christie
as Rachel
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Rebecca Callard
as Tamar
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
James Frain
as Thomas
Richard E. Grant
as John the Baptist
Ian Holm
as Pontius Pilate
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
William Hurt
as Jairus
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Anton Lesser
as Herod
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Daniel Massey
as Cleopas

Crew

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