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The Miracle Worker

1979Movie1 h 38 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, a gripping battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Crew

Directed by
Paul Aaron
Written by
William Gibson
Produced by
Fred Coe

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Facts

October 14, 1979 · 1 h 38 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
October 14, 1979
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Flashback, Non-Verbal Miscommunication, Too Hungry to Be Polite +9

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?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Miracle Worker okay for kids?

Yes: 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 (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Miracle Worker use?

FlashbackNon-Verbal MiscommunicationToo Hungry to Be PoliteBased on a True StoryRemake CameoTime SkipAnd StarringTraining from HellCatapult Nightmare"Eureka!" MomentTempting FateBilingual Bonusand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Flashback, Non-Verbal Miscommunication, and Too Hungry to Be Polite.