Virgin River’s leading man Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan alongside Alexandra Breckenridge’s Mel Monroe, starred in a 2016 drama film that fans believe is an underappreciated gem.
The film, Miracles From Heaven, holds a 45 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, yet many fans consider it a touching, modern classic that’s well worth watching.
Henderson appears alongside Jennifer Garner in this faith-based drama, which tells the remarkable true story of a young girl’s miraculous recovery from a rare illness.
The film’s poignant synopsis states: “Anna Beam (Kylie Rogers) lives with a rare, incurable disorder that leaves her unable to digest food.
“Despite the dire diagnosis, devoted mom Christy (Jennifer Garner) relentlessly searches for a way to save her beloved daughter.
“Everything changes in an instant when Anna tells an amazing story of a visit to heaven after surviving a headlong tumble into a tree. Her family and doctors become even more baffled when the young girl begins to show signs of recovering from her fatal condition.”
In Miracles From Heaven, Henderson plays Dr Kevin Beam, Christy’s husband, alongside a talented cast that includes Queen Latifah, Eugenio Derbez from CODA, and Brighton Sharbino from The Walking Dead.
This often-overlooked film may be the perfect watch for fans of Virgin River, offering a heartwarming and inspiring true story that explores the power of faith and hope. Fans of Yellowstone might find a new favourite in this film, as the talented Rogers, who plays young Beth Dutton in the acclaimed Paramount Western series, shines in her role.
Despite a tepid response from critics, the film has garnered an impressive 80 percent audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes and boasts a plethora of five-star fan ratings on Google.
The movie’s merits were highlighted by Purewow, which recently published an article asserting “this movie actually deserves way more credit”.
They elaborated: “As Annabel endures painful symptoms and goes from doctor to doctor to figure out what’s wrong, her mom begins to struggle with her faith. So much so that she begins to question God and quits going to church.
“I so appreciated this raw and honest portrayal of how traumatic experiences can shake a person’s religious and moral foundations, and Garner’s depiction of this confused and heartbroken mother briefly reminded me of Margaret’s relatable journey in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”
For those still on the fence, the sheer volume of glowing reviews from fans is a testament to the film’s cherished status among audiences.
Echoing the sentiment, one viewer praised: “It is an incredible movie that can waken hope in people. It becomes even more incredible when you find out that it is based on the true story.”
One enthusiastic viewer raved: “I literally love this! My mom and I watched it and it was SO GOOD AND AMAZING that it made us cry. This movie really taught me something about having faith and miracles are around us that we don’t see.”
Another fan echoed the sentiment: “Must watch movie! I loved this movie a lot!
“Beautifully captures the essence of hope and faith amidst life’s greatest challenges. Jennifer Garner’s performance truly stands out.”
Meanwhile, a self-proclaimed non-religious viewer shared a powerful testimonial: “I’m just gonna start this off by saying I am in no way a religious person, but this movie had me in tears from start to finish.
“And while I wouldn’t say I’m a religious person now after watching it, I definitely have a new appreciation for religion and how people look at faith and god. This movie was truly beautiful.”
Miracles from Heaven can be streamed on Philo and Starz in the US, or you can rent or buy it from Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.