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The Girl with All the Gifts Plot Synopsis:
In a dystopian near future, humanity has been ravaged by a mysterious fungal disease. The afflicted are robbed of all free will and turned into flesh-eating 'hungries'. Humankind's only hope is a small group of hybrid children who crave human flesh but retain the ability to think and feel. The children go to school at an army base in rural Britain, where they're subjected to cruel experiments by Dr. Caroline Caldwell (Glenn Close). School teacher Helen Justineau (Gemma Arterton) grows particularly close to an exceptional girl named Melanie (Sennia Nanua), thus forming a special bond. But when the base is invaded, the trio escape with the assistance of Sgt. Eddie Parks (Paddy Considine) and embark on a perilous journey of survival, during which Melanie must come to terms with who she is.
The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) is a horror drama thriller movie directed by Colm McCarthy where an experimental zombie girl may hold the key to the survival of humanity. The Girl with All the Gifts had an estimated film budget of 4 million Euro. Gemma Arterton, Dominique Tipper, and Glenn Close star in The Girl with All the Gifts.
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The Girl with All the Gifts Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Nominations: 12
What is The Girl with All the Gifts Streaming On?
The Girl with All the Gifts is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Girl with All the Gifts Release Dates Netflix: Apr 01, 2020, Digital HD: Apr 25, 2017, Blu-ray: Apr 25, 2017
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The Girl with All the Gifts Plot Synopsis:
In a dystopian near future, humanity has been ravaged by a mysterious fungal disease. The afflicted are robbed of all free will and turned into flesh-eating 'hungries'. Humankind's only hope is a small group of hybrid children who crave human flesh but retain the ability to think and feel. The children go to school at an army base in rural Britain, where they're subjected to cruel experiments by Dr. Caroline Caldwell (Glenn Close). School teacher Helen Justineau (Gemma Arterton) grows particularly close to an exceptional girl named Melanie (Sennia Nanua), thus forming a special bond. But when the base is invaded, the trio escape with the assistance of Sgt. Eddie Parks (Paddy Considine) and embark on a perilous journey of survival, during which Melanie must come to terms with who she is.
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The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Girl with All the Gifts Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sennia Nanua | ... | Melanie |
| Fisayo Akinade | ... | Kieran Gallagher |
| Dominique Tipper | ... | Devani |
| Paddy Considine | ... | Sgt Eddie Parks |
| Anamaria Marinca | ... | Dr. Jean Selkirk |
| Gemma Arterton | ... | Helen Justineau |
| Anthony Welsh | ... | Dillon |
| Glenn Close | ... | Dr. Caroline Caldwell |
| Mia Garcha | ... | Melanie Double |
| Grace McGee | ... | Anne |
| Eli Lane | ... | Kenny |
| Connor Pratt | ... | Peter |
| Joe Lomas | ... | Joe |
| Will Brooks | ... | Painted Boy |
| Joel Sheldon | ... | T-Shirt Boy |
| Tessa Morris | ... | Rat Girl |
| Ollie Hancock | ... | Psych Ward Hungry |
| Jamie-Lee Bernard | ... | Classroom Kid |
| Aoife Campbell | ... | Classroom Kid |
| Eve Daly | ... | Classroom Kid |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sennia Nanua – Melanie
- Fisayo Akinade – Kieran Gallagher
Also known as: Fisayo - Dominique Tipper – Devani
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Paddy Considine (b. September 5, 1973) – Sgt Eddie Parks
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: PT Kommandor - Anamaria Marinca (b. April 1, 1978) – Dr. Jean Selkirk
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Gemma Arterton (b. February 2, 1986) – Helen Justineau
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Anthony Welsh – Dillon
- Glenn Close (b. March 19, 1947) – Dr. Caroline Caldwell
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Mrs. Len Cariou - Mia Garcha – Melanie Double
- Grace McGee – Anne
- Eli Lane – Kenny
- Connor Pratt – Peter
- Joe Lomas – Joe
- Will Brooks – Painted Boy
- Joel Sheldon – T-Shirt Boy
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