Gifted (2016)

7.6PG-13101 minDirector: Marc Webb

2017 American drama film

Gifted is a 2017 American drama film directed by Marc Webb and written by Tom Flynn. It stars Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate and Octavia Spencer.

The plot follows an intellectually gifted seven-year-old who becomes the subject of a custody battle between her maternal uncle and maternal grandmother.

The film was released on April 7, 2017, by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and grossed $43 million worldwide. At the 23rd Critics' Choice Awards, Grace was nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Evans and Grace, but noted its predictability.

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What is Gifted about?
Gifted (2016) — 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 Fra
Is Gifted based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Gifted scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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