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The Giver
Search for truth. Find freedom.
Search for truth. Find freedom.
Drama, Science Fiction - 2014
6.5
N/A
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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.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
97 min
Release date:
11 Aug 2014
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$25,000,000
Revenue:
$66,980,456
Awards:
2 wins & 6 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
The magic gets lost in translation.
– Richard Roeper,
Richard Roeper.com,
15 Aug 2014
fresh:
As Jonas, Brenton Thwaites brings thoughtful wonder to the role of a young man who is thrilled and frightened by what he learns.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
15 Aug 2014
fresh:
The Giver is more simple and raw than the rest of today's teen dystopias that try to cram in unnecessary backstory and love triangles.
– Amy Nicholson,
L.A. Weekly,
15 Aug 2014
rotten:
For much of the movie, viewers will be asking themselves where the conflict is. And, by extension, the drama.
– John Anderson,
Wall Street Journal,
18 Aug 2014
rotten:
This might be an anti-pharmaceutical, anti-cult, anti-plot, anti-suspense allegory. It could also just be Thanksgiving at your robot-zombie in-laws.
– Wesley Morris,
Grantland,
21 Aug 2014
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