Gifted (2017)
Kernel Score: 88% · 5,864 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2017-04-07
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is Gifted worth watching?
Worth watching. A gentle, well-acted family drama about an uncle fighting to keep his maths-whiz niece with him. It's warm and a little formulaic, but the central pair carries it.
Watch it if you
- like heartfelt custody-fight dramas
- enjoy sweet, smart-kid stories
- want a comfortable, feel-good watch
Skip it if you
- want surprises beyond the setup
- dislike courtroom-style family drama
Best for: Cozy family night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Gifted
- Stream: Peacock
- Free with ads: Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.
Gifted parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 drama-comedy centers on a custody battle over a gifted child and has minimal objectionable content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Gifted
If you liked Gifted, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Short Term 12 (2013) — 86%: Caring-adult drama with real warmth and a focus on vulnerable kids.
- St. Vincent (2014) — 78%: Gruff man and a young kid form an unlikely bond.
- Fatherhood (2021) — 86%: A father raising a child alone, funny and moving.
- Stand and Deliver (1988) — 87%: A teacher believes in gifted kids despite the odds.
- The Kid (1921) — 92%: Classic of a man caring for a child against the world.
- What Maisie Knew (2013) — 79%: A child caught between adults in a custody tangle.
Director
Marc Webb
Cast
- Chris Evans as Frank Adler
- Mckenna Grace as Mary Adler
- Lindsay Duncan as Evelyn Adler
- Jenny Slate as Bonnie Stevenson
- Octavia Spencer as Roberta Taylor
- Glenn Plummer as Greg Cullen
- Julie Ann Emery as Pat Golding
- Joe Chrest as Kevin Larsen
- Keir O'Donnell as Bradley Pollard
- Jona Xiao as Lijuan
Gifted FAQ
Is Gifted worth watching?
Worth watching. A gentle, well-acted family drama about an uncle fighting to keep his maths-whiz niece with him. It's warm and a little formulaic, but the central pair carries it.
Where can I watch Gifted?
In the US you can stream Gifted on Peacock, watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gifted OK for kids?
Gifted is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 drama-comedy centers on a custody battle over a gifted child and has minimal objectionable content.
What movies are like Gifted?
If you liked Gifted, try Short Term 12, St. Vincent, Fatherhood and Stand and Deliver.