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The Miracle Worker

1962Movie1 h 46 minNR

DramaHistory
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic837.9Rotten Tomatoes96%88%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, romance or scares.

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Story

An emotional earthquake!

The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Intense Character Study
  • Powerful Performances
  • Communication & Language
  • Educational Themes
  • Historical Significance
  • Emotional Journey
  • Resilience
  • Human Spirit

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Penn
Written by
William Gibson
Produced by
Fred Coe
Music by
Laurence Rosenthal

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 23, 1962 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
May 23, 1962
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Hidden Depths, Teeth Flying, Trash the Set +9

  • Hidden Depths
  • Teeth Flying
  • Trash the Set
  • Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery
  • Downer Beginning
  • No Antagonist
  • Our Acts Are Different
  • Reality Is Unrealistic
  • Psycho Lesbian
  • Mammy
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Bedlam House

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Miracle Worker?"

Questions about The Miracle Worker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Miracle Worker?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyTCMScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, The Miracle Worker streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, TCM, and ScreenPix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83).

Is The Miracle Worker okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Miracle Worker plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Miracle Worker?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Miracle Worker use?

Hidden DepthsTeeth FlyingTrash the SetDisability as an Excuse for JerkasseryDowner BeginningNo AntagonistOur Acts Are DifferentReality Is UnrealisticPsycho LesbianMammyPragmatic AdaptationBedlam Houseand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Hidden Depths, Teeth Flying, and Trash the Set.