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The Giver

  • 20142014
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
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 choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world... Read allIn 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
119K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,914
30
  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writers
    • Michael Mitnick(screenplay)
    • Robert B. Weide(screenplay)
    • Lois Lowry(book)
  • Stars
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Meryl Streep
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  • Director
    • Phillip Noyce
  • Writers
    • Michael Mitnick(screenplay)
    • Robert B. Weide(screenplay)
    • Lois Lowry(book)
  • Stars
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Meryl Streep
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    • 387User reviews
    • 205Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

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    Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
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    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
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    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)
    Odeya Rush and Brenton Thwaites in The Giver (2014)

    Top cast

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    Brenton Thwaites
    Brenton Thwaites
    • Jonasas Jonas
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • The Giveras The Giver
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Chief Elderas Chief Elder
    Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift
    • Rosemaryas Rosemary
    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Fatheras Father
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Motheras Mother
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Fionaas Fiona
    Cameron Monaghan
    Cameron Monaghan
    • Asheras Asher
    Emma Tremblay
    Emma Tremblay
    • Lillyas Lilly
    Alexander Jillings
    • Gabriel 12 Monthsas Gabriel 12 Months
    James Jillings
    • Gabriel 12 Monthsas Gabriel 12 Months
    Jordan Nicholas Smal
    • Gabriel 3 Monthsas Gabriel 3 Months
    Saige Fernandes
    • Gabriel 6 Monthsas Gabriel 6 Months
    Renate Stuurman
    • Dinahas Dinah
    Vanessa Cooke
    • Elderas Elder
    John Whiteley
    • Elderas Elder
    Kira Wilkinson
    • Chief Elder's Assistantas Chief Elder's Assistant
    Meganne Young
    Meganne Young
    • Brideas Bride
    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Michael Mitnick(screenplay)
      • Robert B. Weide(screenplay)
      • Lois Lowry(book)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Jeff Bridges had been trying to have the movie made for nearly twenty 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 reviews387

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    Top review
    9/10
    How could I have not known this film existed until now?
    What a simple, yet beautiful film. It is by all accounts, what should quantify and qualify as the real definition of a "feel good" movie.

    I can only imagine that those who rated this subtle, unembellished, yet exquisitely moving film any lower than a 7, have lost the ability to be moved by anything.

    As for me, I am so glad I live, love, laugh and feel.

    --------------------------------------------

    ... A definite must-watch when you want both to smile, and for your heart to ache just a little.
    helpful•44
    10
    • Her-Excellency
    • Nov 3, 2019

    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
    • Production companies
      • Tonik Productions
      • Asis Productions
      • Canada Film Capital
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    Box office

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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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