Miracles (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1989, Miracles is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Charlie Chen Chi-Hwa, running about 127 minutes. “Meet the original gangster!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.

Who’s in it. Miracles stars Jackie Chan as Kuo Chen-Wah, Anita Mui as Yang Luming / Rose, Gua Ah-leh as Madam Kao and Richard Ng as Chief inspector Ho, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Miracles has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miracles page.

If you liked it. Fans of Miracles tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Miracles (1989)?
In US, Miracles is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Miracles worth watching?
Miracles holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Miracles?
Miracles stars Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Gua Ah-leh, Richard Ng and Ko Chun-Hsiung.
When was Miracles released?
Miracles was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.