
Jewel
2001, English. Directed by Paul Shapiro.
The world refused to help her special child... but she never gave up hope.
In the 1940s a 40-year-old woman with five healthy children gives birth to a girl with Down's syndrome.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Jewel
Jewel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
Rent
Buy
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Paul ShapiroDirector
- Farrah FawcettJewel Hilburn
- Patrick BerginLeston Hilburn
- Cicely TysonCathedral
- Robin DunneWilman Hilburn (Age 18-26)
- Peter DonaldsonNathan White
- Laura MercerBrenda Kay Hilburn (Age 8-9)
- Ashley WolfeBrenda Kay Hilburn-Age 16
- Kelly HarmsBurton Hilburn (Age 19-27)
- Ron PayneDr. Basket
- Kristin BoothAnnie Hilburn (Age 19)
- Natalie RadfordRaylene Hilburn (Age 22-30)
- Sonia Lynn KerrBrenda Kay Hilburn (Age 4)
Details
- Released
- 7 February 2001
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Jewel is based on
Jewel is based on Jewel (1991) by Bret Lott, published by Pocket Books.
1991
Jewel
By Bret Lott
Published by Pocket Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Jewel

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
2003 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Normal
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

My Dinner with Hervé
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Love You to Death
2019 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Meltdown: Days of Destruction
2006 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Miracle Run
2004 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Miracle Worker
2000 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jewel: quick answers
Is Jewel worth watching?
Jewel doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Jewel?
Jewel runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Jewel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jewel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jewel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Jewel yet.
Which OTT platform is Jewel on?
Jewel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jewel?
If you liked Jewel, try Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, Normal, TalhotBlond.
Who directed Jewel?
Jewel (2001) was directed by Paul Shapiro and stars Farrah Fawcett, Patrick Bergin, Cicely Tyson.
What is Jewel based on?
Jewel is based on Jewel (1991) by Bret Lott, published by Pocket Books.