Miracle Run

Corrine takes her seven-year-old twins to the doctor and learns they have autism. The film notes that Philip echolalia, repeating what he hears, while Steven remains nonverbal at this stage. Corrine is shaken but determined to help her children.

On the day they leave the clinic, Corrine takes the boys to a grocery store and the outing quickly goes downhill. The boys scream throughout the aisles and Steven wets himself, drawing disapproving stares from other shoppers. Corrine feels the weight of public judgment and worry about the future.

A live-in boyfriend leaves after realizing the challenges of parenting twins with a disability. He explains that he can't commit to raising two boys who require extra care. Corrine is left to face the new reality alone.

Corrine moves with the boys to a new town and enrolls them in public school. The students and teachers are puzzled by their behavior, and staff express concern about their fit for regular classrooms. The family hopes that a supportive environment might unlock more progress.

During a meeting at the new public school, the principal and psychiatrists declare that the boys are not suitable for public education and should go to a special school. Corrine pushes back, but the professionals insist on a plan focused on specialized settings. The family begins to seek help from a learning therapist.

The local mental hospital sends a learning therapist to their house to teach basic language skills and prepare them for normal society. Under his coaching, Philip's vocabulary expands and Steven speaks his very first word, Pizza. Corrine hopes the progress will open doors for her sons' independence.

After finishing his work, the therapist moves to another city to work with other families. Over several years, the brothers flourish verbally, socially, and academically. The family learns to cope with ongoing autistic traits while embracing their strides.

Even with advances, the boys retain some autistic traits, including nasal, robotic voices, self-injury, and sensitivity to loud noises. They also maintain an enduring obsession with Rocky, a quirky reminder of their earlier days. The family learns to adapt around these ongoing challenges.

On the first day of high school, Steven develops a crush on a girl named Jennifer. While talking with Philip in the bathroom, Steven shares his hopes about dating, revealing his excitement and insecurity. The moment marks a new era of adolescence amid their ongoing differences.

An older boy with long hair mocks Steven and pushes him in the high school bathroom, triggering both boys to scream and cry. Corrine is called to the school to address the disturbance and reassures the teachers that her sons deserve support. The incident highlights the cruelty and the ongoing social challenges they face.

At lunch, Jennifer decides to sit with the two boys and Steven uses the moment as a confidence boost. He decides to join the cross-country team and begins training for his first races. The day signals a shift toward new routines and social acceptance.

Steven discovers Jennifer kissing another boy, which leaves him hurt and crestfallen. Corrine finds a love poem Steven wrote for Jennifer and realizes her son is learning to move on from his crush. The moment reinforces resilience and personal growth.

Steven wins his first cross-country race, celebrating a milestone in his athletic progress. Philip impresses by playing the guitar over the phone and earns admission into a special music program. Corrine beams at their accomplishments and continues to advocate for autism awareness.

Corrine founds The Miracle Run Foundation to support autism research and help other families facing similar challenges. The foundation's mission reflects her long journey from diagnosis to advocacy. The story ends with a sense of ongoing progress in the brothers' lives.

Steven delivers a speech about how his mother helped him and his brother, acknowledging the care that shaped their path. The audience's applause underscores the family’s resilience and the impact of their community. The credits imply that life continued from there.