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title: "The Miracle of the Cards"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-miracle-of-the-cards-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 82416
imdb_id: "tt0292109"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Miracle of the Cards (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-miracle-of-the-cards-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Miracle of the Cards.
Year: 2001.
Genre: Drama / Made-for-television drama film.
Release Date: 06/06/2001 (US).
Runtime: 1h 29m.
Director: Mark Griffiths.
Distributor: Cloud Ten Pictures.
Origin: American made-for-television drama.
Cast: Kirk Cameron (as Josh), Karin Konoval (as Editor), Catherine Oxenberg, Peter Wingfield, Thomas Sangster (also listed as Thomas Brodie-Sangster), Richard Thomas.
Plot/Basis: Based on the true story of Marion Shergold and her son, Craig, an eight-year-old English boy with a brain tumor.
Key Plot Points: Marion believed God was leading her to a cure and that get-well cards had the power to keep Craig alive. She launched a worldwide campaign to break the Guinness record for receiving the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Griffiths
- **Networks / Studios**: Viacom Productions, Legacy Filmworks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kirk Cameron** as *Josh*
- **Karin Konoval** as *Editor*
- **Catherine Oxenberg** as *Marion Shergold*
- **Thomas Brodie-Sangster** as *Craig Shergold*
- **Peter Wingfield** as *Ernie Shergold*
- **Jeremy Guilbaut** as *Steve Shergold*
- **Jennifer Carmichael** as *Sharon Shergold*
- **Sean Campbell** as *Coach*
- **Bernard Cuffling** as *Pediatrician*
- **Chang Tseng** as *Chinese Pharmacist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Miracle of the Cards online?
The Miracle of the Cards is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Miracle of the Cards worth watching?
The Miracle of the Cards holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Miracle of the Cards and when was it released?
The Miracle of the Cards is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Miracle of the Cards?
The Miracle of the Cards was directed by Mark Griffiths.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Miracle of the Cards — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82416)
- [The Miracle of the Cards - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Miracle_of_the_Cards)
- [The Miracle of the Cards (TV Movie 2001) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/Title/tt0292109/)
- [The Miracle of the Cards (2001) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/82416-the-miracle-of-the-cards/cast)
- [The Miracle of the Cards Cast: Kirk Cameron ... - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-miracle-of-the-cards/1209513/credits/)

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