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Miracles from Heaven

2016

When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? PG family drama with intense illness, hospital treatment, parental distress, and a frightening fall; its emotional and religious themes may be best suited to older children with caregiver support. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes5/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The fear of death is central due to the child's incurable disease; there are discussions about death and grief.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Medical scenes show a child in distress and pain; some hospital equipment is visible, but it is not gratuitously graphic.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language consistent with a PG rating.

Religious themes5/5
Why this rating?

Faith, prayer, and Christianity are central themes to the plot and the family's journey.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Depicts a loving, stable marriage between parents.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The child’s severe illness, hospital crises, and life-threatening fall can be frightening and emotionally intense.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

A child falls three stories in a terrifying accident; medical crises and emergency response create peril, but violence is not combat-focused.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The child and her parents face disease, fear, and uncertainty with persistence, advocacy, and hope.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

Not a primary theme, though the plot explores the mystery of healing.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse supporting cast, including Queen Latifah and Eugenio Derbez.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Highlights the difficulty of navigating rare medical conditions, though it is not a medical documentary.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Family members, neighbors, medical workers, and community members provide substantial care and support.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes family loyalty, perseverance, hope, prayer, compassion, and support during serious hardship.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Parents advocate persistently for their child, while family and community show commitment and care despite stress.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in Miracles from Heaven would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Miracles from Heaven, and what caused that change?
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