Miracles Only Happen Once (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1951, Miracles Only Happen Once is a war and romance film directed by Yves Allégret, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. 1939 : what a beautiful year for Claudia and Jerôme. No sooner do they meet that they are under each other's spell. 1939 : what a horrible year for the two lovers : war breaks out before they can get married. They meet again after the war but the enchantment has vanished. They decide to marry but it will be for reason, not for love. Miracles only happen once.
Who’s in it. Miracles Only Happen Once stars Alida Valli as Claudia, Jean Marais as Jérôme, Marcelle Arnold as The owner of the bar and Christine Chesnay as Jérôme's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Miracles Only Happen Once has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miracles Only Happen Once page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miracles Only Happen Once tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miracles Only Happen Once (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miracles Only Happen Once change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miracles Only Happen Once worth watching?
- Miracles Only Happen Once holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miracles Only Happen Once?
- Miracles Only Happen Once stars Alida Valli, Jean Marais, Marcelle Arnold, Christine Chesnay and Charles Rutherford.
- When was Miracles Only Happen Once released?
- Miracles Only Happen Once was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.