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The Giver

PG-1320141h 37mPhillip Noyce
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 34% · Metacritic 47

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"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.

DramaScience Fiction
New LoveBased On Novel Or BookDystopiaAnti ConformityMemoryAlternative RealityColor2040sBased On Young Adult Novel

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Giver (2014) about?

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.

Who stars in The Giver?

The Giver stars Jeff Bridges (The Giver), Meryl Streep (Chief Elder), Brenton Thwaites (Jonas), Alexander Skarsgård (Father), Katie Holmes (Mother). The film was directed by Phillip Noyce.

How long is The Giver?

The Giver has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Giver worth watching?

The Giver holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 34. Fans of Drama, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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