Gifted (2017)
Kernel Score: 88% · 5,864 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
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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 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.