The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker

Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.

Directed by Paul Aaron

Produced by Half-Pint Productions, NBC

197998 min6.9 / 10

A deeply moving true story of breakthrough and human connection, centered on a teacher's patient struggle to reach an isolated child and unlock her potential.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Miracle Worker end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Miracle Worker scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Miracle Worker sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Miracle Worker easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Miracle Worker violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Miracle Worker

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Miracle Worker

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Miracle Worker, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Miracle Worker, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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