Jim's Gift
Synopsis
A mysterious stranger presents a boy with a VCR that can "play" the past...and the future. How it affects the boy and his struggling middle-class family is the central story.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Luciano Romano
Jim
Robert Llewellyn
The Stranger
Jean Boht
Mrs. Leaver
Doug Bradley
Mr. Winthrop
Daniel Burke
Jim, 4 years old
Jennifer Calvert
Mrs. Totteridge
Sean Connolly
Mr. Arthur T. Bowen
Sarah Cronin-Stanley
Dogs Home Attendant
Nick Frost
Wally
Ann Gosling
Karen
Danny Green
Bully's Mate
Amy Griffin
Karen, 8 years old
Chris Jury
Mr. Totteridge
Amy Micklewhite
Reporter / Photographer
Jessica Muschamp
Tanya
Rosie Ordonez
Young Girl
Leon Petit
Bully's Mate
Will Petty
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Keen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Clarke, Sylvia Wickham
- Original Score
- Martin Pavey
- Original Title
- Jim's Gift
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- VCI, Dandelion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Keen
Tony Clarke, Sylvia Wickham
Martin Pavey
Nigel Bate
Kevin Nelson, Noel Cronin
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Bate
Editor
Tony Clarke
Writer
Bob Keen
Director
Kevin Nelson
Producer
Mike Porter
Production Design
Katy Ordonez
Costume Design
Glenn Marks
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jim's Gift.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim's Gift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jim's Gift about?
A mysterious stranger presents a boy with a VCR that can "play" the past...and the future. How it affects the boy and his struggling middle-class family is the central story.
Who directed Jim's Gift?
Jim's Gift was directed by Bob Keen.
Who stars in Jim's Gift?
The principal cast of Jim's Gift includes Luciano Romano, Robert Llewellyn, Jean Boht, Doug Bradley, Daniel Burke.
When was Jim's Gift released and how long is it?
Jim's Gift was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Jim's Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jim's Gift was composed by Martin Pavey.
Is Jim's Gift based on a book or true story?
Jim's Gift is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sylvia Wickham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jim's Gift?
Jim's Gift holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).