The Giver
“Search for truth. Find freedom.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-30
Top Cast
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Jeff Bridges
The Giver
Meryl Streep
Chief Elder
Brenton Thwaites
Jonas
Alexander Skarsgård
Father
Katie Holmes
Mother
Odeya Rush
Fiona
Cameron Monaghan
Asher
Taylor Swift
Rosemary
Emma Tremblay
Lily
Alexander Jillings
Gabriel 12 Months
James Jillings
Gabriel 12 Months
Jordan Nicholas Smal
Gabriel 3 Months
Saige Fernandes
Gabriel 6 Months
Renate Stuurman
Dinah
Vanessa Cooke
Elder
John Whiteley
Elder
Kira Wilkinson
Chief Elder's Assistant
Meganne Young
Bride
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.68x
+$42M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mitnick, Robert B. Weide
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- The Giver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, Asis Productions, Tonik Productions, Walden Media, Yucaipa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Michael Mitnick, Robert B. Weide, Lois Lowry
Marco Beltrami
Ross Emery
Barry Alexander Brown
Jeff Bridges, Neil Koenigsberg, Nikki Silver, Scooter Braun, Alison Owen
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Noyce
Director
Jeff Bridges
Producer
Neil Koenigsberg
Producer
Nikki Silver
Producer
Michael Mitnick
Screenplay
Robert B. Weide
Screenplay
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Ross Emery
Director of Photography
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Ed Verreaux
Production Design
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
Genevieve Hofmeyr
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Giver about?
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.
Who directed The Giver?
The Giver was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in The Giver?
The principal cast of The Giver includes Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Skarsgård, Katie Holmes.
When was The Giver released and how long is it?
The Giver was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Giver?
The Giver had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $67M at the worldwide box office (2.68 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Giver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giver was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is The Giver based on a book or true story?
The Giver is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lois Lowry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Giver?
The Giver holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).