The Giver

2014·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic756.2Rotten Tomatoes34%55%

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The Giver fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up, society, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Dystopian Sci-FiThought-Provoking DramaMemory & EmotionSocial CritiqueComing-of-Age AllegoryPhilosophical ExplorationWorld Without ColorSuppressed HistoryIndividual vs. Conformity

Crew

Directed by:
Phillip Noyce
Written by:
Robert B. Weide, Michael Mitnick, Lois Lowry
Produced by:
Jeff Bridges, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Tori Kelly, Ryan Tedder, Marco Beltrami

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Giver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Giver legally?

fuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFilmBox+MovieSphere+

The Giver is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FilmBox+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Giver worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Giver rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Giver?

1 h 37 min

The Giver runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Giver based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Giver?

Critics55
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see The Giver much the same way.

Was The Giver a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$67 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $67 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is The Giver in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Giver?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Giver in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Giver use?

Floating ContinentAscended ExtraDeliberately MonochromeTwo Guys and a GirlTheme-and-Variations SoundtrackBirthmark of DestinyTrailers Always SpoilPromoted to Love InterestAge LiftHumans Are BastardsAdaptational HeroismThe Film of the Bookand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Giver, including Floating Continent, Ascended Extra, Deliberately Monochrome.

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