Something the Lord Made
Something the Lord Made

Watch Something the Lord Made Online Free

- 81/100 based on 14,386 votes

Alfred Blalock (1899-1964), a cardiologist (therefore, self-confident to the point of arrogance), leaves Vanderbilt for Johns Hopkins taking with him his lab technician, Vivien Thomas (1910-1985). Thomas, an African-American without a college degree, is a gifted mechanic and tool-maker with hands splendidly adept at surgery. In 1941, Blalock and Thomas take on the challenge of blue babies and invent bypass surgery. After trials on dogs, their first patient is baby Eileen, sur... (Full plot summary below)

Watch MOVIES for FREE on Prime Video

Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!

Share this

Something the Lord Made Online Streaming

Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.

Rent Something the Lord Made on DVD

Rent Something the Lord Made on Blu-ray

Today's Featured Movies:

A.I. Artificial IntelligenceA.I. Artificial Intelligence
A Fistful of DollarsA Fistful of Dollars
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia
Seven PoundsSeven Pounds
The Boondock SaintsThe Boondock Saints
Hotel RwandaHotel Rwanda
The Last King of ScotlandThe Last King of Scotland
ApocalyptoApocalypto
The Elephant ManThe Elephant Man
AlienAlien
Resident Evil: ApocalypseResident Evil: Apocalypse
Manchester by the SeaManchester by the Sea
Burn After ReadingBurn After Reading
It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life
The Girl with the Dragon TattooThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Midnight in ParisMidnight in Paris

You Might Also Like:

Saving Private RyanSaving Private Ryan
Cool RunningsCool Runnings
Most Beautiful IslandMost Beautiful Island
Living at 100 Miles an HourLiving at 100 Miles an Hour
Heavenly CreaturesHeavenly Creatures
SommersbySommersby

Actors in Something the Lord Made:

Alan Rickman
Yasiin Bey
Kyra Sedgwick
Gabrielle Union
Merritt Wever
Charles S. Dutton

Full Plot Details

Alfred Blalock (1899-1964), a cardiologist (therefore, self-confident to the point of arrogance), leaves Vanderbilt for Johns Hopkins taking with him his lab technician, Vivien Thomas (1910-1985). Thomas, an African-American without a college degree, is a gifted mechanic and tool-maker with hands splendidly adept at surgery. In 1941, Blalock and Thomas take on the challenge of blue babies and invent bypass surgery. After trials on dogs, their first patient is baby Eileen, sure to die without the surgery. In defiance of custom and Jim Crow, Blalock brings Thomas into the surgery to advise him, but when Life Magazine and kudos come, Thomas is excluded. Will he receive his due?

Review & Comments

Leave your thoughts about Something the Lord Made.

Movie Reviews

User Review - 10/10 by Michael AWhat's not to like? The story draws you in and doesn't let go, the acting is great and you're left with a deeply satisfying ending. Allen Rickman is great, as usual, in a role that's subtle, yet dynamic and interesting. And the supporting roles are also well done. But the (true) story is what really makes it. The white doctor's relationship with a poor, but gifted, young black man is absorbing on its own, and then together they buck the racial and medical status quo, making history in the process. An inspiring story that left me standing a little taller.
User Review - 10/10 by Ny EVivien Thomas DID THE DAMN THING!!! He is my hero!!
User Review - 10/10 by Edith GI thought it was a very good movie that portrayed the life of a great man that lied in the shadows while the greatness he participated in didn't include him in the far front. But he finally gets the recognition he deserves before he past away. This is another person brought to the limelight that helped make history in advancments of technology.
User Review - 10/10 by Marlina RA wonderful movie! I was flipping around and saw this starting on HBO, so I decided to check it out. It turned out to be a very intriguing and moving story. It's about a white doctor and his african-american assistant who pioneered the first open heart surgery on a "blue baby". Not only does the movie show you the hours of work these men put into developing this once-thought impossible procedure, but it also displays the racial divides at that time. If you get an opportunity to see this movie, you will not be disappointed!
User Review - 10/10 by Janet CMy all time favourite movie! This is heartwarming and can't fail to move you.
User Review - 10/10 by Karen Bits a movie everyone needs to see, they made it feel as if it was in the 30's - 40's
User Review - 10/10 by Diane JReally fantastic bio tale of strides in the treatment of shock and heart surgery.
User Review - 10/10 by Julio CGreat movie. Rich elements: social resistances to new discoveries, ethical issues, racism, personal beliefs~~Great performance from both Alan and Mos~ The suffering they have is real, and the pain is indeed felt~ Very powerful movie~
User Review - 10/10 by Pras SI love this docu-drama. Every time I see it, it's like watching it for the first time. Currently playing on the HBO channels.
User Review - 10/10 by Sergio QI wouldn't have had my heart fixed if it weren't for these guys.

Browse Movie Genres

Other Links

Something the Lord Made

Watch Online For Free | Free Movies | Movie Genres | Most Viewed | Top Rated | Latest Releases

About Us • Affiliates • Terms of Use • Disclaimer • Cookies • Privacy Policy • Copyright • DMCA Compliance • Contact Us • Language Settings

Copyright © 2004 - 2016 Watch Online For Free or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.

Imagery, artwork, logos, service marks, and trademarks used on this page are the intellectual property of their respective companies.

Related Websites: Prime Free Trial - DVD Rental Free Trial - Free Prime Video Trial - Movie Trailers