The Giver

Name: The Giver
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2014-08-13
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes

2014·Movie·PG-13·97 min·★ 6.6(4,648)

Drama Science Fiction More English titles

“Search for truth. Find freedom.”

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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About The Giver

The Giver is a 2014 English-language drama and science fiction film directed by Phillip Noyce. The cast is led by Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 4600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, FilmBox+, The CW.

The Giver was produced by The Weinstein Company, Asis Productions, and Tonik Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 13, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $67 million worldwide.

Director: Phillip Noyce
Writers: Michael Mitnick, Robert B. Weide
Release date: August 13, 2014
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $67 million
Production: The Weinstein Company, Asis Productions, Tonik Productions

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The Giver cast & crew

The Giver was directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Michael Mitnick and Robert B. Weide.

The cast features Jeff Bridges as The Giver, Meryl Streep as Chief Elder, Brenton Thwaites as Jonas, Alexander Skarsgård as Father, Katie Holmes as Mother, and Odeya Rush as Fiona.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Ross Emery, and it was produced by Neil Koenigsberg and Jeff Bridges.

Is The Giver worth watching?

The Giver holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 4,648 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and science fiction, The Giver is worth a place on your watchlist.

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