The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
Seen it?1983 | 45 min | Family, TV Movie, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Wonder, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 45 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Based on the true story of May Lemke. Her adopted son Leslie was born with cerebral palsy. May teaches him basic survival skills through the years. In his teens, he suddenly manifests an ability to play classical music on the piano.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sharron Miller
- Cloris LeachmanMay Lemke
- Leif GreenLeslie
- M. Emmet WalshJoe Lemke
- Kirk CameronWilly
- Rosemary MurphyGladys
- Fran BennettNurse Matthews
- James NobleDr. Edwards