The Ultimate Gift (2006)

Director:

Michael O. Sajbel

Writers (WGA):

Cheryl McKay (screenplay)
Jim Stovall (book)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

A life experience becomes a gift.

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Inheritance | Grandfather | Self Discovery

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

James Garner	...	Howard 'Red' Stevens
Bill Cobbs	...	Mr. Theophillis 'Ted' Hamilton
Lee Meriwether	...	Miss Hastings
George Lee	...	Pastor (as George Lee Masters)
Brett Rice	...	Bill Stevens
D. David Morin	...	Jack Stephens
Abigail Breslin	...	Emily Rose
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	...	Bill's Wife

MPAA:

Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence and language.

Runtime:

USA:114 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG | Netherlands:AL

Filming Locations:

North Carolina, USA

Company:

The Ultimate Gift LLC

Trivia:

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

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: During the end of the movie when Mr Hamilton is looking out the window you can see a reflection of the sound microphone in the glass door.

Quotes:

Ted Hamilton: So are you Jason's friend?
Emily: Yes. I am.
Ted Hamilton: True friend?
Emily: Absolutely. Pinkie promise
Ted Hamilton: So how long have you know Mr. Stevens?
Emily: We go way back, we're like this
[crossing fingers]
Emily: now where do i sign?
Ted Hamilton: And, um, he hasn't promised you and compensation for this friendship?
Emily: Look at him, does he look like he has anything to offer?
[...]

Movie Connections:

References "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater" (1987)

Soundtrack:

The Ultimate Gift

Excellent/Moving Film

This film was incredible! I saw it at a special screening for State Officers for the National FFA Organization and the movie was amazing!

I wont go too in-depth in the plot (read the summary), but each gift that Jason received in the movie is very moving and powerful. It teaches value of so many important things such as giving, money, The movie is also really funny and works well with all audiences.

laughter and love.

Honestly in the audience were farm girls to city boys and action lovers to romantic junkies, and we were from all areas of the country - everyone loved it! This movie had everyone laughing and most people even crying (yeah, i don't cry and it got a tear or two).

If you liked Coach Carter, Remember the Titans, Cars, Miracle, or the Lake House you'll like this movie. Because all the movies won the Heart Land: Truly Moving Picture award.

You've got to see this movie!