Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)
Kernel Score: 89% · 770 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2009-02-07
Runtime: 86 minutes
Where to watch Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
- Stream: Angel Studios
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is an inspirational biographical drama about a real neurosurgeon who overcame a difficult childhood through determination and faith.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Thomas Carter
Cast
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Ben Carson
- Kimberly Elise as Sonya Carson
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Candy
- Harron Atkins as Teen Carl
- Ele Bardha as Dr. Long
- Loren Bass as Yale Professor
- Geoffrey Beauchamp as Dr. Freeman
- Tajh Bellow as Curtis (Child)
- Lesley Bevan as Miss Williamson
- Jesse Christian as Hospital Staff
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story FAQ
Is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story good?
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 770 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?
In the US you can stream Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story on Angel Studios, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story OK for kids?
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is an inspirational biographical drama about a real neurosurgeon who overcame a difficult childhood through determination and faith.
What movies are like Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?
If you liked Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, try Brain on Fire, Big George Foreman, Othello and Richard Jewell.