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The Ultimate Gift (2006)

PG 114 min  -  Drama
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Ratings: 7.2/10 from 7,578 users   Metascore: 49/100 
Reviews: 70 user | 39 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com

Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise... See full summary »

Writers:

Cheryl McKay (screenplay), Jim Stovall (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Garner ...
Bill Cobbs ...
Mr. Theophilus Hamilton
Lee Meriwether ...
Miss Hastings
George Lee George Lee ...
Pastor (as George Lee Masters)
Brett Rice ...
Bill Stevens
D. David Morin ...
Jack Stevens
Abigail Breslin ...
Ali Hillis ...
Alexia
Drew Fuller ...
Jason Stevens
Mircea Monroe ...
Caitlin
Donna Cherry ...
Sarah Stevens
Catherine McGoohan ...
Ruth Stevens
Mark Joy ...
Bill's Lawyer
Mel Fair ...
Jack's Lawyer
Alecia Brady Curcuru Alecia Brady Curcuru ...
Bill's Wife
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Storyline

Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise. Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Jason had a very simple relationship with his impossibly wealthy Grandfather, Howard "Red" Stevens. He hated him. No heart-to-heart talks, no warm fuzzies, just cold hard cash. So of course he figured that when Red died, the whole "reading of the will" thing would be another simple cash transaction, that his Grandfather's money would allow him to continue living in the lifestyle to which he had become accustomed. But what Red left him was anything but simple. Red instead devised a plan for Jason to experience a crash course on life... Written by Sajbel, Michael O.  

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Taglines:

Share the gift. Change the world. See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Also Known As:

12 podmienok dedicstva See more »

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,241,079 (USA) (11 March 2007) (816 Screens)

Gross:

$3,438,735 (USA) (20 May 2007)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

James Garner (Red Stevens) claims that this will be his final film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Mr. Hamilton hands over the letter with flight information to Jason. When Jason wants to leave the room, he doesn't has that letter in his hands, or gave it back, but it's gone. See more »

Quotes

Jason Stevens: I don't know much about God or Jesus, but I can promise you His arms are meant for you!
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Connections

Featured in "Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 17 March 2007" (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Breathe Me"
Performed by Dan Carey and Sia Furler
Courtesy of Astralwerks
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music See more »