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The Miracle Worker

1979·Movie
1h 38min
70
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.

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. Sealed off from the world, Helen cannot communicate with anyone, nor anyone with her. Often frustrated and desperate, Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and tantrums that terrify her hopeless family. The gifted teacher Annie Sullivan is summoned by the family to help the girl understand the world from which she is isolated, freeing Helen Keller from her internal prison forever. Television remake of the 1962 film which also starred Patty Duke in the role of Helen Keller.
Biographical DramaDisability RepresentationTeacher-Student RelationshipOvercoming AdversityHistorical SettingPsychological DepthCharacter-Driven NarrativeEducational

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Miracle Worker legally?

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Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Miracle Worker?

1 h 38 min

The Miracle Worker runs 1 h 38 min.

Is The Miracle Worker based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Miracle Worker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Miracle Worker?

2JPNL

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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 storytelling tropes for The Miracle Worker, including Flashback, Non-Verbal Miscommunication, Too Hungry to Be Polite.