The Miracle Worker (1962)
Kernel Score: 87% · 332 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 1962-05-23
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch The Miracle Worker
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
The Miracle Worker parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Miracle Worker is the true story of teacher Annie Sullivan helping blind and deaf young Helen Keller overcome isolation.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes intense tantrums and physical struggles between teacher and student as part of the training process.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan
- Patty Duke as Helen Keller
- Victor Jory as Captain Arthur Keller
- Inga Swenson as Kate Keller
- Andrew Prine as James Keller
- Kathleen Comegys as Aunt Ev
- John Bliss as Admissions Officer (uncredited)
- Grant Code as Doctor (uncredited)
- Michele Farr as Annie at Age 10 (uncredited)
- Jack Hollander as Mr. Anagnos of Perkins School in Boston (uncredited)
The Miracle Worker FAQ
Is The Miracle Worker good?
The Miracle Worker has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 332 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Miracle Worker?
In the US you can stream The Miracle Worker on Fubo, Philo, MGM+, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Miracle Worker OK for kids?
The Miracle Worker is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Miracle Worker is the true story of teacher Annie Sullivan helping blind and deaf young Helen Keller overcome isolation.
What movies are like The Miracle Worker?
If you liked The Miracle Worker, try Dead Poets Society, Mr. Holland's Opus, Children of a Lesser God and Pay It Forward.