8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Miracle Worker (1962)
The Miracle Worker (1962)
Overview
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.5
Overview
The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is rated neutral as its central narrative focuses on the apolitical themes of human perseverance, the transformative power of education, and individual communication, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or critiquing societal structures from a partisan viewpoint.
The film features a traditional cast, with all primary roles played by white actors, aligning with the historical context of the story. Its narrative centers on the biographical account of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, focusing on themes of education and overcoming challenges, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The Miracle Worker focuses on the biographical story of Anne Sullivan teaching Helen Keller to communicate. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus offering no portrayal, positive or negative, of queer identity or experiences.
The film "The Miracle Worker" (1962) focuses on the true story of Anne Sullivan teaching Helen Keller to communicate. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon gender identity in any capacity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on historical figures and a well-established play. All major characters, including Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, maintain their historically documented and canonically established genders in the film adaptation.
The film portrays historical figures Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, along with other characters, consistent with their established races in historical records and the source material. No character's race was altered from their original depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.6
8.3
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