The Giver

Name: The Giver
Director: Phillip Noyce
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2014
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes

Search for truth. Find freedom.

20141h 37m6.6(4,677 votes)

DramaScience Fiction

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. It stars Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, and Brenton Thwaites. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 4,677 votes.

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Director

Phillip Noyce

Cast

Jeff Bridges

The Giver

Meryl Streep

Chief Elder

Brenton Thwaites

Jonas

Alexander Skarsgård

Father

Katie Holmes

Mother

Odeya Rush

Fiona

Cameron Monaghan

Asher

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Who stars in The Giver?

The Giver stars Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, and Alexander Skarsgård, and was directed by Phillip Noyce.

How long is The Giver?

The Giver has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes.

When did The Giver come out?

The Giver was released in 2014.

What genre is The Giver?

The Giver is a drama and science fiction film.

Is The Giver worth watching?

The Giver holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.