Official movie poster for The Giver (2014), a drama science fiction film

The Giver(2014)

Search for truth. Find freedom.

6.6(4,702)1h 37m2014-08-13
DramaScience Fiction

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 (2014) is a drama and science fiction film directed by Phillip Noyce, released on August 13, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites and Alexander Skarsgård. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 4,702 ratings.

Director:
Phillip Noyce
Writers:
Robert B. Weide, Michael Mitnick, Lois Lowry
Producers:
Neil Koenigsberg, Nikki Silver, Jeff Bridges
Cinematographer:
Ross Emery
Composer:
Marco Beltrami
Production:
The Weinstein Company, Asis Productions, Tonik Productions, Walden Media, Yucaipa Films
Budget:
$25,000,000
Revenue:
$66,980,456
Status:
Released

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The Giver Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 4,702 ratings.

Grant English

3.5/10

I like this genre of film plus with Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, I was expecting more. Bridges and Streep deliver top-shelf performances it's just there is not enough of them in the film. There's a scene where Streep and Bridges get into the conversation of whether free will is worth the hurt and pain that comes with it. It's 10 minutes of acting every one should watch. The problem is this scene comes near the…

Reviewed on November 4, 2014

dmaloir

2/10

Although the cast is good (for the young actors), and excellent for Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, this movie just has no scenario. The no-emotion dystopia has been covered many times in the literature and movie industry but, here, the story is just too simplistic and gives no satisfaction at all. The subject had a lot more depth in 'A brave new world'. Heck, even Equilibrium had more content. I got through the 90…

Reviewed on November 13, 2014

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The Giver – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Giver online?

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The Giver (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FilmBox+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Giver?

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The main cast of The Giver (2014) includes Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård and Katie Holmes. The film was directed by Phillip Noyce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Giver released?

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The Giver was released on August 13, 2014 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is The Giver worth watching?

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The Giver (2014) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 4,702 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Giver?

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