The Gift (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2018, The Gift is a comedy film directed by Mikhail Kukushkin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tolya Sidorov is a simple worker of early retirement age from some remote place in Russia. Unexpectedly he discovers his artistic talent and becomes a sensation in the world of modern art. And all this because the creation of his masterpieces happens at a very intimate moment... The fame of the unusual artist spreads across the Internet, and even experts from Moscow come to visit an exhibition of Anatoly’s urinary painting. And like in the Russian fairy tale, the hero is miraculously showered with recognition and money. But Tolya prefers to stay incognito, trying to understand whether his work is real art. And the men from the factory would laugh at him if they found out.
Who’s in it. The Gift stars Aleksey Kolubkov, Yury Oborotov, Vladimir Karpuk and Valeriya Dergileva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Gift has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gift tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gift (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gift worth watching?
- The Gift holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gift?
- The Gift stars Aleksey Kolubkov, Yury Oborotov, Vladimir Karpuk, Valeriya Dergileva and Svetlana Bobkina.
- When was The Gift released?
- The Gift was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.