An all-time classic film has just landed on Netflix as the streamer highlights numerous sports-themed projects.
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According to an update from the company, 2004's Miracle became available on June 1. This made it possible for sports fans to head back to the 1980s and witness a retelling of one of the United States' biggest accomplishments. They also get to watch Kurt Russell in action.
Directed by Gavin O'Connor, Miracle tells the story of Herb Brooks, a former hockey player-turned-coach. Brooks famously led the 1980s U.S. Olympic hockey team as it delivered a historic and unexpected gold medal win over the Soviet Union.
This win required a special speech to fire up the underdog U.S. Olympic hockey team, which Russell delivered perfectly while channeling Coach Brooks.
"Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that's what you have here tonight, boys," the speech said. "That's what you've earned here tonight. One game; if we played them ten times, they might win nine. But not this game, not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight we stay with them, and we SHUT THEM DOWN because we can.
"Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players — every one of you, and you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!"
The U.S. team fell to a 3-2 deficit during the second period, but this group mounted a furious comeback over the final two periods. The team scored two more goals to win the gold medal match 4-3. Meanwhile, broadcaster Al Michaels called the moment by saying, "Do you believe in miracles?! YES!"
Miracle is far from the only sports film hitting Netflix in June. Bowling fans can now rewatch The Big Lebowski. Boxing fans can watch all of the Rocky films, as well as all of the Creed films. Football fans can watch Rudy while baseball fans can watch Rookie of the Year. The Karate Kid films are also available.
