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The Healer

2017·Movie
1h 53min·PG
32
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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You will believe in miracles

The film follows a man with an unwanted gift for healing who meets a teenager with cancer who helps him to find himself.
Emotional DramaFaith and HealingRedemptive StoryFamily-OrientedModern Fairy TaleFeel-Good MovieCharacter-DrivenInspirationalBittersweet

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Healer

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Where can I stream The Healer legally?

The Healer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Cineverse, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Healer worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Healer rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Healer?

1 h 53 min

The Healer runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Healer?

Critics17
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate The Healer higher (61) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Healer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Healer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Healer in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.