
A Time for Miracles
1980, English. Directed by Michael O'Herlihy.
Elizabeth Bayley Seton, America's first native-born saint and founder of the Sisters of Charity, is the subject of this inspiring biopic. After the tragic death of her husband, Seton converts to Catholicism. Once again, she suffers terrible loss when two of her children die, but goes on to found the American Sisters of Charity and the first American Catholic schools. Seton died in 1826 and was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Michael O'HerlihyDirector
- Kate MulgrewMother Elizabeth Bayley Seton
- Jean-Pierre AumontFather DuBois
- Rossano BrazziFillipo Fillici
- John ForsythePostulator
- Lorne GreeneBishop John Carroll
- Jean LeClercFather Bruté
- Leonard MannAntonio Fillici
- Robin ClarkeWilliam Seton
- William PrincePrefect
- Dominic ChianesePromoter
- George MurdockCast
- Milo O'SheaCast
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Henry Denker
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What A Time for Miracles is based on
A Time for Miracles is based on a true story.
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A Time for Miracles runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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A Time for Miracles isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Time for Miracles?
If you liked A Time for Miracles, try Girl in the Box, Mansfield Park, I Am Elizabeth Smart.
Who directed A Time for Miracles?
A Time for Miracles (1980) was directed by Michael O'Herlihy and stars Kate Mulgrew, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Rossano Brazzi.
What is A Time for Miracles based on?
A Time for Miracles is based on a true story.