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The Miracle Worker (1962)

Movie ★ 7.9 106 min

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.

Arthur Penn Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 23, 1962
Runtime
106 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$2.5M
IMDb
tt0056241
Language
Studio
Playfilm Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Miracle Worker about?
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.
Who directed The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in The Miracle Worker?
The Miracle Worker stars Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson.
When was The Miracle Worker released?
The Miracle Worker is a 1962 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Miracle Worker?
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