The Giver (2014) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Romance

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Aug 15, 2014 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance | Runtime 1h 37m
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The Giver Plot Synopsis:

After The Ruin, a civil but colorless, drug-dampened, equalitarian society eschewing memories of the past emerged, where everyone followed established rules of politeness enforced by a council of ever-watchful Elders. On the ceremonious day of graduation, teenagers leaving childhood are assigned careers chosen by the Elders. Jonas, who feels different from his appointed parents and his two best friends, Fiona and Asher, finds himself assigned to the rare position of Receiver of Memories, trained by a mentor (later called The Giver), who telepathically imparts memories of the world before The Ruin. Jonas learns emotions such as love, fear, excitement, loss and the concept of family, but when the planned elimination of a baby named Gabriel, whom he comes to love as a brother, enters his awareness, Jonas decides society needs to change, which the Chief Elder will do anything to stop.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.

Tagline: You can make things better.

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Official Trailer

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The Giver Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2014 (more 2014 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 97 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance
Directors: Phillip Noyce
Stars: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 15, 2014
Box Office: $45,090,374
Awards: 3
Nominations: 6

What is The Giver Streaming On?

The Giver is Streaming on Netflix
Language: English
Country: Canada, South Africa, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Giver Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 15, 2014, Netflix: Dec 15, 2021
Writers: Michael Mitnick, Robert B. Weide, Lois Lowry
Producers: Scooter Braun, Jeff Bridges, Ron Burkle, Micheal Flaherty, Genevieve Hofmeyr, Noga Isackson, Neil Koenigsberg, Alison Owen, Dylan Sellers, Nikki Silver, Janine van Assen, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Ralph Winter
Editors: Barry Alexander Brown
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