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The Miracle Worker

2000Movie1 h 35 minPG

DramaTV Movie
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–79%

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

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Devoted teacher Anne Sullivan leads deaf, blind and mute Helen Keller out of solitude and helps integrate her into the world.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Teacher-Student Relationship
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Historical Setting
  • Inspirational
  • Strong Performances
  • Character-Driven
  • Classic Story

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Nadia Tass
Written by
Monte Merrick
Produced by
Suzy Beugen
Music by
William Goldstein, Steven L. Smith

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Facts

November 12, 2000 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
November 12, 2000
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Catapult Nightmare, Armor-Piercing Question, Bilingual Bonus +9

  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • Reality Is Unrealistic
  • Training from Hell
  • Our Acts Are Different
  • Tempting Fate
  • Downer Beginning
  • Ironic Echo
  • Trash the Set
  • Disneyfication
  • Hidden Depths

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 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?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Miracle Worker from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is The Miracle Worker okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Miracle Worker use?

Catapult NightmareArmor-Piercing QuestionBilingual BonusReality Is UnrealisticTraining from HellOur Acts Are DifferentTempting FateDowner BeginningIronic EchoTrash the SetDisneyficationHidden Depthsand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Catapult Nightmare, Armor-Piercing Question, and Bilingual Bonus.