Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
A determined Detroit boy, supported by his mother, grows into a pioneering neurosurgeon through discipline, education, and exceptional courage.
Overview
A powerful story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- sincere
- uplifting
- inspirational viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the earnest biographical drama inspiring and effective, while some objected to its sentimental pacing, awkward transitions, and syrupy presentation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows Ben Carson from childhood through his rise as a world-famous neurosurgeon.
Ben's intellectual development and academic accomplishments drive his transformation from a Detroit childhood to a medical career.
Sonya Carson's insistence on discipline, reading, and educational ambition shapes Ben's path.
Ben's professional identity culminates in high-stakes neurosurgery, including the separation of conjoined twins.
Films like Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, and why
The Pursuit of Happyness
uplifting biographical drama about perseverance, education, family support, and achievement against socioeconomic barriers
A Beautiful Mind
inspirational true-life drama centered on a gifted person overcoming institutional and personal obstacles
The Great Debaters
earnest biographical drama emphasizing mentorship, racial barriers, ambition, and personal resilience
Movie Details
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Release Date
- 2009-02-07
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (808)
Cast
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Kimberly Elise
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
- Harron Atkins
- Ele Bardha
- Loren Bass
- Geoffrey Beauchamp
- Tajh Bellow
- Lesley Bevan
- Jesse Christian
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Angel Studios
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story about?
- A determined Detroit boy, supported by his mother, grows into a pioneering neurosurgeon through discipline, education, and exceptional courage.
- What is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story.
- What did critics think of Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?
- Critics generally found the earnest biographical drama inspiring and effective, while some objected to its sentimental pacing, awkward transitions, and syrupy presentation.
- Which films are like Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?
- Films with a similar feel include The Pursuit of Happyness, A Beautiful Mind, and The Great Debaters.
- How long is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story?
- In United States, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story streams on Angel Studios.
