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The Giver

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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6.4/10
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Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Odeya Rush, and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.
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In a seemingly perfect community without war, pain, suffering, differences, or choices, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" worl... Read allIn a seemingly perfect community without war, pain, suffering, differences, or choices, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.In a seemingly perfect community without war, pain, suffering, differences, or choices, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writers
    • Michael Mitnick
    • Robert B. Weide
    • Lois Lowry
  • Stars
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Meryl Streep
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    122K
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    POPULARITY
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    111
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Michael Mitnick
      • Robert B. Weide
      • Lois Lowry
    • Stars
      • Brenton Thwaites
      • Jeff Bridges
      • Meryl Streep
    • 404User reviews
    • 209Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

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    Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
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    Brenton Thwaites
    Brenton Thwaites
    • Jonas
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • The Giver
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Chief Elder
    Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift
    • Rosemary
    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Father
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Mother
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Fiona
    Cameron Monaghan
    Cameron Monaghan
    • Asher
    Emma Tremblay
    Emma Tremblay
    • Lily
    Alexander Jillings
    • Gabriel - 12 Months
    James Jillings
    • Gabriel - 12 Months
    Jordan Nicholas Smal
    • Gabriel - 3 Months
    Saige Fernandes
    • Gabriel - 6 Months
    Renate Stuurman
    • Dinah
    Vanessa Cooke
    • Elder
    John Whiteley
    • Elder
    Kira Wilkinson
    • Chief Elder's Assistant
    Meganne Young
    Meganne Young
    • Bride
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Michael Mitnick
      • Robert B. Weide
      • Lois Lowry
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    • Trivia
      Jeff Bridges had been trying to have the film made for nearly 20 years and even filmed a version of it with his family. Speaking on the Nerdist Podcast he said: "I originally wanted to direct my father in it. As a matter of fact, somewhere in some garage, there is a version of this movie with my father (Lloyd Bridges) playing The Giver, Bud Cort narrates the whole thing, Beau's kids, one is shooting it, one is playing Jonas. We did the whole book, so that's around somewhere."
    • Goofs
      When Jonas flees through various terrain and weather conditions at the end of the movie, his wardrobe changes a number of times to where he finally wears a thick winter parka. All the while he never has a backpack or bag or anything with him and the baby when he initially flees on the motor bike. And where could he have even gotten a spare parka from anyway, since the whole society was climate controlled to perpetual summer-like conditions?
    • Quotes

      Chief Elder: When people have the freedom to choose, they choose wrong--every single time.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jeff Bridges/Ali Larter/Andy Woodhull (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Silent Night
      Written by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber

      (Incorrectly attributed as 'Traditional')

      Performed by The von Trapp Children

      Courtesy of Rattlesby Records, Inc.

    User reviews404

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    6/10
    A Good Effort!
    Based on the 1993 novel of same name by Lois Lowry, 'The Giver' is a well-made film, that has dazzling visuals as well as soul. The only problem in this Social/Sci-Fi film, is its slow-pace, which needed some serious persuasion!

    'The Giver' Synopsis: In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

    'The Giver' makes good use of its interesting premise, by translating it into a good effort cinematically. But, as mentioned before, the slow-paced narrative bores, at least in the first-hour. The story moves on a lazy tone & that definitely puts you off. The second-hour is engrossing & the culmination, also, is very engaging.

    Michael Mitnick & Robert B. Weide's Adapted Screenplay takes its own time to catch momentum, but once it does, it arrests you with force. Phillip Noyce's Direction is fantastic. He has handled the entire film commendably. Cinematography is excellent. Editing is lazily done. Art Design & Visual Effects are flawless.

    Performance-Wise: Jeff Bridges as The Giver, is restrained. Brenton Thwaites as Jonas/The Receiver, is earnest. Meryl Streep is masterful, in a negative role. Cameron Monaghan is impressive. Katie Holmes is alright.

    On the whole, 'The Giver' isn't without its flaws, but it also has enough merit to earn itself a viewing.
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    • namashi_1
    • Nov 16, 2014

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • South Africa
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Truyền Ký Ức
    • Filming locations
      • University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa(Some exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Tonik Productions
      • Asis Productions
      • Canada Film Capital
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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,090,374
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,305,016
      • Aug 17, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $66,980,456
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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