Jim's Gift (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Jim's Gift is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Bob Keen, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Jim's Gift stars Luciano Romano as Jim, Robert Llewellyn as The Stranger, Jean Boht as Mrs. Leaver and Doug Bradley as Mr. Winthrop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jim's Gift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jim's Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jim's Gift tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jim's Gift (1996)?
- In US, Jim's Gift is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jim's Gift worth watching?
- Jim's Gift holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jim's Gift?
- Jim's Gift stars Luciano Romano, Robert Llewellyn, Jean Boht, Doug Bradley and Daniel Burke.
- When was Jim's Gift released?
- Jim's Gift was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.