Jewel (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, Jewel is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Shapiro, running about 120 minutes. “The world refused to help her special child... but she never gave up hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1940s a 40-year-old woman with five healthy children gives birth to a girl with Down's syndrome.
Who’s in it. Jewel stars Farrah Fawcett as Jewel Hilburn, Patrick Bergin as Leston Hilburn, Cicely Tyson as Cathedral and Ashley Wolfe as Brenda Kay Hilburn - Age 16, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jewel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jewel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jewel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jewel (2001)?
- In CA, Jewel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jewel worth watching?
- Jewel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jewel?
- Jewel stars Farrah Fawcett, Patrick Bergin, Cicely Tyson, Ashley Wolfe and Robin Dunne.
- When was Jewel released?
- Jewel was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.