Gifted

Directed by Marc Webb, this 2017 comedy-drama centers on a single man raising his young niece, a math prodigy, whose extraordinary gift sparks a wrenching custody battle with his own mother. Tender and bittersweet, it weighs family, childhood and the tension between nurturing genius and protecting an ordinary, happy life. The tone balances warmth and humor with genuine emotional stakes, favoring intimate human drama over melodrama. With a strong MagicMovieScore of 8.0, it will appeal to viewers who love heartfelt family-centered stories, character-driven dramas about love and responsibility, and films that find both laughter and poignancy in difficult choices.

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