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Gifted

2017
1h 41m
PG-13
7.6/10
155,205 votes
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73%
Tomatometer
60
60Metascore
Drama

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Overview

Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her gra...

Director / Creator

Marc Webb

Writers

Tom Flynn

Top Cast

Chris Evans
Mckenna Grace
Lindsay Duncan
Box Office$24,801,212
Awards6 wins & 7 nominations total

About Gifted (2017)

Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch

Overview

Gifted (2017) is a Drama film from United States. the film was directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by Tom Flynn. It runs 1 hour and 41 minutes and was produced primarily in English.

What it's about

Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary's landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary's teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.

Cast and crew

The film stars Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, and Lindsay Duncan in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Tom Flynn, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.

Critical reception

On IMDb, Gifted holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 155,205 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 73%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 60/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 6 wins & 7 nominations total. These numbers place Gifted within the broader landscape of Drama cinema from 2017, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

Gifted is currently available to stream with a subscription on Cinemax (Via Amazon Prime) or Cinemax (Via Hulu). It can also be rented or purchased digitally through AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.

Why Gifted is worth knowing

If you enjoy Drama films, Gifted offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2017 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Gifted on your watchlist for later.

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