Film · 2015
The Gift
Directed by Joel Edgerton · starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton
- 7.1 AverageMovieNCo
- 6.5 Users20 votes
- 7.6 Critics9 reviews
Synopsis
Simon and Robyn, a just married young couple, have moved to start their new life together in a new home. One day Simon reunites with an old friend from high school, Gordon, by chance. He suddenly thinks that his old friend acts in a strange and sinister way when there's people around him. Gordon begins to appear unannounced at their home, trying to approach them and provoking some situations that will change the quiet life of the couple forever. Simon's darkest secrets will surface, complicating things to him in order to save his marriage. 'The gift' is a psychological thriller directed by famous actor Joel Edgerton. This is his first movie as a director. He also stars in the movie alongside actors Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall.
Where to watch The Gift
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 108 min1 hour and 48 minutes
- Budget
- $5mBlumhouse Productions
- Box office
- $43.4m8.7 times its budget
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is The Gift?
- 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes).
- When was The Gift released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 6 August 2015.
- Who directed The Gift?
- Joel Edgerton.
- Who is in The Gift?
- It stars Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton and Tim Griffin.
- Where can I watch The Gift?
- In the UK it is available with a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
- How much did The Gift make?
- It took $43.4 million in US. It cost $5 million.
Cast
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- Director
- Joel Edgerton
- Writers
- Joel Edgerton
- Producers
- Jason Blum, David Joseph Craig, Joel Edgerton
Videos and trailers
All 2 videos
Photos and posters
All 15 photos
Reviews
All 9 reviews- 100 %
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What the critics say average 7.6 from 9 outlets
- 9.1 Entertainment WeeklyKevin P. Sullivan
"The real joy of 'The Gift' is getting to that twisted goodness, because more than anything, Edgerton?s script and direction demonstrate a keen understanding of tension and what puts an audience on…
Read - 9.0 Los Angeles TimesGary Goldstein
"Although the film builds an effective sense of dread and contains its share of unnerving visuals and well-timed scares, it proves far more psychological thrill ride than shockfest."
Read - 6.0 FotogramasJordi Batlle Caminal
"With his clever script, Joel Edgerton sign here a promising debut: with a little more of themed ambition, he will be able to surprise us in a near future".
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Box office
Weekend by weekend- Budget $5m
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US $43.4m -
UK £1.4m
Soundtrack
All 7 songsTrivia
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In this film, Joel Edgerton is director, producer, writer and actor.
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The Joel Edgerton inspirations for the screenplay include Alfred Hitchcock, 'Fatal Attraction' and Park Chan-wook's Vengeance Trilogy.
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The film was filmed in 25 days.
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85% of the scenes take place in a house.
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''The Gift'' is a horror film from producer Jason Blum (?The Purge?, ?Insidious?, 'Paranormal Activity').
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