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The Giver (2014)

“Search for truth. Find freedom.”

6.6/10 · 4,711 votes 1h 37m pg-13 DramaScience-fiction

#145 of 309 films from 2014 #2644 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Phillip Noyce · Written by Robert B. Weide, Michael Mitnick, Lois Lowry

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Overview

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.

Cast

Odeya Rushas Fiona
Jeff Bridgesas The Giver
Brenton Thwaitesas Jonas
Meryl Streepas Chief Elder
Alexander Skarsgårdas Father
Katie Holmesas Mother
Cameron Monaghanas Asher
Taylor Swiftas Rosemary
Emma Tremblayas Lily
Katharina Dammas Nurturer
Alexander Jillingsas Gabriel 12 Months
James Jillingsas Gabriel 12 Months
Jordan Nicholas Smalas Gabriel 3 Months
Saige Fernandesas Gabriel 6 Months

Facts

Release dateAugust 13, 2014
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$66,980,456 (2.7× budget)
IMDbtt0435651

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Questions

How long is The Giver?
The Giver runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is The Giver worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 4,711 votes, which places it #145 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 53%) and #2644 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Giver?
The Giver was directed by Phillip Noyce. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Bone Collector (1999), Patriot Games (1992), Clear and Present Danger (1994).
Who stars in The Giver?
Odeya Rush as Fiona; Jeff Bridges as The Giver; Brenton Thwaites as Jonas; Meryl Streep as Chief Elder; Alexander Skarsgård as Father; Katie Holmes as Mother.
What is The Giver rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Giver?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29760.

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