The Healer (2017)
Kernel Score: 80% · 524 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2017-02-17
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch The Healer
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Cineverse, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel
- Free with ads: The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The film follows a man with an unwanted gift for healing who meets a teenager with cancer who helps him to find himself.
The Healer parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Healer is a PG family drama about a man with a healing gift who befriends a teenager with cancer.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Paco Arango
Cast
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Alec Bailey
- Camilla Luddington as Cecilia
- Kaitlyn Bernard as Abigail
- Jonathan Pryce as Raymond Heacock
- Jorge Garcia as Father Malloy
- Adrian G. Griffiths as Tom Ackhurst
- Jeremy Akerman as Priest
- Brian Downey as Henry
- Suresh John as Amir
- Richard Donat as Larry
The Healer FAQ
Is The Healer good?
The Healer has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 524 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Healer?
In the US you can stream The Healer on Prime Video, Fubo, Cineverse, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Healer OK for kids?
The Healer is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Healer is a PG family drama about a man with a healing gift who befriends a teenager with cancer.
What movies are like The Healer?
If you liked The Healer, try Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace, Blue Miracle, The Magic of Belle Isle and Benji.