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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

2009Movie1 h 26 minNR

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–85%

An uplifting, wholesome drama movie about a real life story and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Story
  • Biographical Drama
  • Medical Achievement
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Family and Faith
  • Uplifting Narrative
  • Historical Setting
  • Neuroscience Focus
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Thomas Carter
Written by
John Pielmeier
Produced by
David A. Rosemont
Music by
Martin Davich

Everyone

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Facts

February 7, 2009 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
February 7, 2009
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
48 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Character Title, Dated History, The Film of the Book +4

  • Character Title
  • Dated History
  • The Film of the Book
  • Historical Domain Character
  • Hate Sink
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Uncomfortable Elevator Moment

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Q&A

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Questions about Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

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Where can I stream Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?

The RokuFawesomeAngel StudiosTubi TV

In the United States, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story streams on Angel Studios, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story okay for kids?

NR

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

Will I feel good after watching Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.