Claire Dawson
Miracles from Heaven is an American Christian drama film released in 2016. It is based on the memoir of the same name by Christy Beam, which recounts the true story of her young daughter, Annabel Beam, who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease. The film stars Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam and Kylie Rogers as her daughter, Anna Beam. Boston Children's Hospital is portrayed in the film, with Dr. Samuel Nurko, a specialist in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, being depicted treating Annabel Beam.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the hospital | Boston Children's Hospital |
| Doctor's name | Dr. Samuel Nurko |
| Doctor's specialty | Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition |
| Patient's name | Annabel Beam |
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What You'll Learn
Boston Children's Hospital
The hospital features a regional pediatric intensive-care unit and an American Academy of Pediatrics-verified level IV neonatal intensive care unit. Boston Children's Hospital has been ranked as the best pediatric medical center by U.S. News & World Report more times than any other hospital and is currently ranked as the best children's hospital in the United States. It was also rated #1 in the 2025 "World's Best Specialized Hospitals" list for pediatrics by Newsweek.
The hospital's clinical staff includes approximately 2,000 medical and dental staff, 475 residents, fellows, and interns, and over 2,700 nurses. It is also supported by a team of more than 460 volunteers. As of 2025, the hospital reported more than 750 affiliated physicians and 3,000 researchers and scientific staff. Boston Children's Hospital has over 3000 Harvard faculty affiliates and is the first stand-alone pediatric hospital in New England to be awarded Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Dr. Samuel Nurko
Dr. Nurko is an expert in the physiology of gastrointestinal motility, defecation problems, and gastrointestinal pain. He also has extensive experience in the application of gastrointestinal motility testing to understand the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal disease in children. He has participated in establishing standards and training guidelines for motility procedures and international guidelines for treating constipation in children. He was also the founder and first chairman of the Neurogastroenterology Committee of NASPGHAN (North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition).
Dr. Nurko has a strong interest in patient-oriented research and has written more than 230 manuscripts, reviews, and book chapters. He has received recognition for his work, including the Senior Investigator Award from IFFGD (International Foundation for Functional and Gastrointestinal Diseases) and the Research Mentor Award from the AGA Council. He is also dedicated to fostering education in Latin America, writing extensively in Spanish and participating in medical meetings in the region. He has also been formally recognized by the Hispanic community of Boston for his service.
Dr. Nurko's work inspired the character of Dr. Nurko in the 2016 film Miracles from Heaven, based on the book by Christy Beam. The film recounts the true story of Beam's daughter, Annabel, who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease. In the film, Dr. Nurko is portrayed by Eugenio Derbez.
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Christy Beam
In 2009, Christy and Kevin took their daughter Annabel to Boston Children's Hospital, where she was treated by Dr. Samuel Nurko, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and nutrition specialist. Dr. Nurko is known for his work with children suffering from gastrointestinal disorders and for his belief in the mind-body connection's impact on illness. Annabel's recovery from her illness was so extraordinary that it caught the attention of actress Jennifer Garner, who played Christy in the film adaptation of the book.
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Annabel Beam
The film, released in 2016, is based on the true story of Christy Beam, Annabel's mother, and her family's journey to find a cure for her daughter. In the movie, Christy takes her young daughter, Anna, to the hospital after she keeps getting sick. While Anna's sickness is initially dismissed as lactose intolerance and extreme acid reflux, one doctor discovers a "100% abdominal obstruction," with part of her intestines "twisted off." During surgery, it is revealed that Annabel had a "severe intestinal motility disorder," preventing her body from processing food.
After her fall, Annabel experienced a miraculous recovery. She returned to Boston Children's Hospital, asymptomatic and completely healthy, surprising her doctors. Annabel's family and their Christian community believed that her recovery was an act of God. Annabel said that while in the tree, she saw heaven and spoke to God, who told her she would be healed.
The movie Miracles from Heaven portrays the story of Annabel Beam's recovery and the impact it had on her family and community. It stars Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam, Kylie Rogers as Anna, and Eugenio Derbez as Dr. Nurko. The film was directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Randy Brown, based on the book of the same name by Christy Beam. It premiered in theatres in March 2016 and is now available on Netflix.
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Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam
Jennifer Garner portrayed Christy Beam in the 2016 American Christian drama film 'Miracles from Heaven'. The film is based on a memoir of the same name written by Christy Beam, which recounts the true story of her young daughter, Annabel Beam, who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease.
Christy Beam is a mother of three daughters, Abbie, Anna, and Adelynn, who, along with her husband Kevin Beam, are active in their local church. In the film, Christy's daughter Anna suffers from pseudo-obstruction motility disorder, a rare disease that makes it impossible for Anna to consume food without tubes. Garner's character struggles with her faith while coping with her daughter's tragic illness.
One day, Anna starts vomiting and is taken to see a doctor who cannot find anything abnormal, suggesting lactose intolerance. However, things take a turn for the worse when Anna begins feeling intense stomach pain in the middle of the night, and her parents take her to the hospital. The following morning, a paediatrician diagnoses Anna with an abdominal obstruction and tells them that emergency surgery is required for her to survive. After the surgery, Anna is left with intestinal pseudo-obstruction and is unable to eat without feeding tubes.
Christy and Kevin are devastated and struggle to cope with the situation. They are told about America's foremost paediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Samuel Nurko, based in Boston, but are warned that it could take months for them to be seen. In the film, Dr. Nurko is portrayed by Eugenio Derbez, who plays a character inspired by the real-life doctor who treated Annabel Beam.
Jennifer Garner's performance in the film received praise from critics and viewers alike, with many highlighting her ability to portray the emotional and crisis of faith that a parent experiences when watching their child suffer. Despite the film receiving mixed reviews overall, Garner's acting was described as ""outstanding" and "amazing".
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Frequently asked questions
Boston Children's Hospital.
Eugenio Derbez plays a character inspired by Dr. Samuel Nurko, a Mexican pediatric gastroenterologist at the hospital.
Yes, it is based on the memoir of the same name by Christy Beam, recounting the true story of her daughter's illness and miraculous recovery.
The film is based on the true story of Annabel Beam, who was treated by Dr. Nurko at Boston Children's Hospital. She recovered from her illness and the film features a cameo from the real Beam family.
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