The Giver (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, The Giver is a drama and science fiction film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 97 minutes. “Search for truth. Find freedom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Giver stars Jeff Bridges as The Giver, Meryl Streep as Chief Elder, Taylor Swift as Rosemary and Brenton Thwaites as Jonas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Giver has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FilmBox+ and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giver page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Giver tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Giver (2014)?
- In US, The Giver is available to stream on YouTube TV, FilmBox+ and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Giver worth watching?
- The Giver holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Giver?
- The Giver stars Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush.
- When was The Giver released?
- The Giver was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.