Something the Lord Made (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 2004, Something the Lord Made is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 110 minutes. “A breakthrough that changed the face of medicine. A unique partnership that broke the rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.

Who’s in it. Something the Lord Made stars Alan Rickman as Dr. Alfred Blalock, Yasiin Bey as Vivien Thomas, Kyra Sedgwick as Mary Blalock and Gabrielle Union as Clara Thomas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Something the Lord Made has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Something the Lord Made page.

If you liked it. Fans of Something the Lord Made tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Something the Lord Made (2004)?
In US, Something the Lord Made is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Something the Lord Made worth watching?
Something the Lord Made holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Something the Lord Made?
Something the Lord Made stars Alan Rickman, Yasiin Bey, Kyra Sedgwick, Gabrielle Union and Merritt Wever.
When was Something the Lord Made released?
Something the Lord Made was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.