Film · 2014

The Giver

Name: The Giver
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Science fiction
Released: 2014-08-15
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Jefferson Mays, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård

Directed by Phillip Noyce · starring Jefferson Mays, Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep

1 h 37 min
12
Drama · Fantasy · Science fiction
USA
Released in the UK 18 September 2014

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Synopsis

The haunting story of 'The Giver' centers on Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. The film is based on Lois Lowry?s beloved young adult novel of the same name, which was the winner the 1994 Newbery Medal and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

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The essentials

Runtime: 97 min1 hour and 37 minutes
Budget: $25mThe Weinstein Company
Box office: $41.3m1.7 times its budget
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is The Giver?: 1 hour and 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Giver released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 18 September 2014.
Who directed The Giver?: Phillip Noyce.
Who is in The Giver?: It stars Jefferson Mays, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep and Brenton Thwaites.
Where can I watch The Giver?: In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did The Giver make?: It took $41.3 million in US. It cost $25 million.