“MIRACLE: THE BOYS OF ’80” ON NETFLIX

Hollywood’s favorite sports miracle is back in the spotlight. Miracle: The Boys of ’80, now streaming on Netflix, revisits the legendary U.S. hockey team’s shocking victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics — a moment forever woven into Minnesota culture.

The 100-minute documentary centers on players like Buzz Schneider and Rob McClanahan as they reunite in Lake Placid, reflecting on teamwork, sacrifice, and a time when “we” mattered more than “me.” Featuring commentary from Al Michaels and others, the film also offers a deeper, more human look at coach Herb Brooks. Rather than a Hollywood hero, Brooks is portrayed as a demanding, stoic leader willing to be disliked if it meant winning.

Unlike earlier dramatizations, the Netflix doc feels timely, arriving during another era of national anxiety. Its message resonates clearly: belief, discipline, and selflessness can still overcome impossible odds — on the ice and beyond.