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The Miracle Worker

(1962, Rated NR, Drama, Starring Anne Bancroft, Victor Jory, Patty Duke)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Outstanding movie about Helen Keller.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A theme of the movie, as applied to the disabled
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Helen's tantrums

  • Sex:

    None

  • Language:

    None

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Miracle Worker

Parents need to know that this movie deals with how people learn, and the challenges of teaching children with disabilities.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how people learn, about the importance of language and the challenges of teaching children with disabilities. Discuss the different ways that the main characters felt about Helen and how that affected their ability to teach her. Why did Helen's father and brother think that she could not learn? Why did Annie Sullivan think that she could? Why was it hard for Helen's mother to help her? Why is it important to be taught by someone who believes in you?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Heidi564
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A thumbs up movie for all ages to watch!

    I herd of most little kids my age or around really enjoy this movie and want to buy the DVD or VHR. I would rather buy the DVD and watch this movie Tonight. This movie also helps me go to sleep to I would recommed.

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    Angela33
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    I relly like helen keller and my daughter really LOVES it.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Xela9
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I lost six brain cells watching this

    I like it nothing wrong with me their are some vilonce with helon keller throwing a tantrum.

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  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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