The Miracle Worker (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1962, The Miracle Worker is a drama film directed by Arthur Penn, running about 106 minutes. “An emotional earthquake!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Miracle Worker stars Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan, Patty Duke as Helen Keller, Victor Jory as Captain Arthur Keller and Inga Swenson as Kate Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Miracle Worker has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Miracle Worker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Miracle Worker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Miracle Worker (1962)?
- In US, The Miracle Worker is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Miracle Worker worth watching?
- The Miracle Worker holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Miracle Worker?
- The Miracle Worker stars Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson and Andrew Prine.
- When was The Miracle Worker released?
- The Miracle Worker was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.