Miracles of Thursday (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Miracles of Thursday is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. In Fontecilla, a Spanish village in decline, the mayor and other illustrious citizens hatch a crazy plan to revitalize tourism.
Who’s in it. Miracles of Thursday stars Richard Basehart as Martino, José Isbert as Don José, Paolo Stoppa as Don Salvador and Juan Calvo as Don Antonio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Miracles of Thursday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miracles of Thursday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miracles of Thursday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miracles of Thursday (1957)?
- In US, Miracles of Thursday is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miracles of Thursday worth watching?
- Miracles of Thursday holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miracles of Thursday?
- Miracles of Thursday stars Richard Basehart, José Isbert, Paolo Stoppa, Juan Calvo and Alberto Romea.
- When was Miracles of Thursday released?
- Miracles of Thursday was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.