The Brighton Miracle (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, The Brighton Miracle is a drama film directed by Max Mannix, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by true events, the story begins with Japanese rugby officials dwelling on a humiliating anniversary, a 145-17 defeat by the New Zealand All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup. Officials question their decision to appoint Eddie Jones, to coach their national team for the 2015 World Cup. Jones plans to defy convention in order to put a stop to Japan being the laughing stock of world rugby.
Who’s in it. The Brighton Miracle stars Temuera Morrison as Eddie Jones, Lasarus Ratuere as Michael Leitch, Sumire Matsubara as Satomi Leitch and Youki Kudoh as Nellie Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Brighton Miracle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brighton Miracle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brighton Miracle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brighton Miracle (2019)?
- In US, The Brighton Miracle is available to stream on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brighton Miracle worth watching?
- The Brighton Miracle holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brighton Miracle?
- The Brighton Miracle stars Temuera Morrison, Lasarus Ratuere, Sumire Matsubara, Youki Kudoh and Masa Yamaguchi.
- When was The Brighton Miracle released?
- The Brighton Miracle was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.