PG-13Streaming on Angel Guild

The Cokeville Miracle

Based on actual events.

2015 • 94 min • Mystery · Drama · History · Family · Thriller

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Synopsis

On May 9, 1986, a small ranching community in Wyoming experiences a divine intervention when a couple detonates a bomb inside a crowded classroom.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

91 reviews

65 Audience · 91 · 100%

Based on a true story, this film depicts the harrowing 1986 hostage crisis in a small Wyoming elementary school. A troubled couple takes an entire class captive, but a miraculous event intervenes during a bomb detonation. It explores themes of faith, community, and the resilience of human spirit.

Violence & peril: 7/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 7/10

Heads up

Depicts a school hostage situation
Involves a bomb detonation and gunfire
Intense scenes of peril and fear
Brief depiction of mental distress

What it models well

Faith and spiritual intervention
Community resilience
Courage in crisis
Hope in adversity

Talk about it after

How individuals cope with extreme fear and trauma
The power of community support during difficult times
The concept of miracles and divine intervention
Understanding historical events and their impact

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Cokeville Miracle. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.