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The Giver

  • 20142014
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
121K
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POPULARITY
1,633
727
    • Phillip Noyce
    • Michael Mitnick(screenplay)
    • Robert B. Weide(screenplay)
    • Lois Lowry(book)
  • Stars
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Meryl Streep
    • Phillip Noyce
    • Michael Mitnick(screenplay)
    • Robert B. Weide(screenplay)
    • Lois Lowry(book)
  • Stars
    • Brenton Thwaites
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Meryl Streep
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    • 47Metascore
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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
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    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
      • Phillip Noyce
      • Michael Mitnick(screenplay)
      • Robert B. Weide(screenplay)
      • Lois Lowry(book)
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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 reviews397

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    7/10
    I expected another teenager-y save the world movie so I sat down with low expectations. I was very surprised at how much I liked this
    "I know there is something more, something that has been stolen." It is choosing day and Jonas (Thwaites) is told that he is to be a receiver of memories. He meets The Giver (Bridges) and is amazed at what he shows him. Jones learns quickly that the Utopia that everyone lives in is not as perfect as it seems. After experiencing color and emotions Jonas wants to show everyone what he knows. The Elders are not happy with what is going on and they do all they can to stop Jonas, but he will stop at nothing to make everyone remember. I had no idea what to expect from this movie at all. I never read the book and only caught glimpses of trailers. I expected another teenager-y save the world movie so I sat down with pretty low expectations. I have to say that I was very surprised at how much I liked this. The easiest way to describe this is a combination of Divergent and Pleasantville. When you watch you will see exactly what I mean (as long as you have seen both of those movies). This is a great family movie and my entire family loved it. It is rated PG- 13 and I think it is because of one small part but you will not have to have your hand on the pause or fast forward button if you are watching this with your family. Overall, this is just a good movie that the whole family will enjoy. I give this a B+.
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    • Nov 23, 2014

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2014 (United States)
      • United States
      • South Africa
      • Canada
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    • Filming locations
      • University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Tonik Productions
      • Asis Productions
      • Canada Film Capital
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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