Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.
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.
In the movie “Gifted,” the court battle over guardianship is a central plot point. The court case becomes intense and emotional, with both sides presenting their arguments about what is best for Mary’s future. The court battle highlights the complexities of balancing a child’s extraordinary talents with their need for a normal, nurturing environment. It’s a poignant and thought-provoking aspect of the film. The judge ultimately has to decide who will be the best guardian for Mary, considering her best interests.
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.
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