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Jim's Gift

PG19961h 34mBob Keen
IMDb 5.8

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A mysterious stranger presents a boy with a VCR that can "play" the past...and the future. How it affects the boy and his struggling middle-class family is the central story.

FamilyAdventureComedyFantasyTV Movie
Time Travel

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What is Jim's Gift (1996) about?

A mysterious stranger presents a boy with a VCR that can "play" the past...and the future. How it affects the boy and his struggling middle-class family is the central story.

Who stars in Jim's Gift?

Jim's Gift stars Luciano Romano (Jim), Robert Llewellyn (The Stranger), Jean Boht (Mrs. Leaver), Doug Bradley (Mr. Winthrop), Daniel Burke (Jim, 4 years old). The film was directed by Bob Keen.

How long is Jim's Gift?

Jim's Gift has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG.

Is Jim's Gift worth watching?

Jim's Gift holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Family, Adventure, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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