The Giver
Directed by Phillip Noyce6.434%55%6.6
In a seemingly perfect community without war, pain, suffering, differences, or choices, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man, the true pain and pleasure of the real world.
The Giver Ratings & Reviews
- JohannDecember 21, 2025Jeff Bridges was awesome, as always. Other performances were flat. The movie was shallow compared to the book, but I liked the storytelling changes and had fun.
- cockroachiseeyouDecember 16, 2025Genuinely amazing 😍 way better than the book
- DaveJanuary 29, 2025Good movie, the concept is very interesting but I feel like the story was rushed.
- flavo43December 6, 2025The Giver (2014) attempts to bring Lois Lowry’s beloved novel to life, but the translation to screen feels uneven. The story’s profound themes of memory, individuality, and freedom are present, yet the film struggles to fully capture their depth within its limited runtime. Some narrative issues remain underdeveloped, leaving the emotional weight of the source material diluted. Visually, however, the movie is inspiring: the gradual shift from monochrome to color is a striking metaphor for awakening, and the cinematography often conveys a sense of wonder. The performances, led by Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep, lend gravitas, but the overall execution doesn’t quite elevate the film beyond its surface appeal. While it introduces younger audiences to the novel’s ideas, The Giver ultimately feels like it needed more time and nuance to truly resonate. It’s a thoughtful attempt, but not a definitive adaptation.
- CoougeSeptember 24, 2025Taylor Not So Swift
- Nicholas FlorioNovember 30, 2025It seemed like it would have been a cool movie I could have heard it.
- immune_usmcJanuary 5, 2025Powerful concept in the overall message!
- mattshaffer334November 27, 202510/10 important movie everyone should watch!
- DMAHUKMay 29, 2025Great film always will be a classic in our house
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The Giver Trivia
The Giver was released on August 14, 2014.
The Giver was directed by Phillip Noyce.
The Giver has a runtime of 1 hr 37 min.
The Giver was produced by Jeff Bridges, Neil Koenigsberg, Nikki Silver.
The key characters in The Giver are The Giver (Jeff Bridges), Chief Elder (Meryl Streep), Jonas (Brenton Thwaites).
The Giver is rated PG-13.
The Giver is a Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance film.
The Giver has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10.