The Giver Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 11, 2014

The Giver

Release Date: Friday, August 15, 2014 Theaters

Starring: Jeff Bridges • Meryl Streep • Brenton Thwaites • Alexander Skarsgard • Taylor Swift

Screenwriter: Vadim Perelman

PG-13 Action N/A

3.74 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In a perfect world where there is no conflict, racism or sickness, every member of society has a specific role, and 16-year-old Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memories. As Jonas uncovers the truth behind his world's past, he discovers that many years earlier his forefathers gave up humanity in order to have a stable society.

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

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Who stars in The Giver – Cast List

Jeff Bridges
... The Giver

TRON: Ares, Tron: Legacy
Meryl Streep
... Chief Elder

Hoppers, The Devil Wears Prada 2
B
Brenton Thwaites
... Jonas

We Bury the Dead, Transformers 4: Age of Extinction
Alexander Skarsgard
... Jonas's father

Pillion, The Moment
Taylor Swift
... Rosemary

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl
Katie Holmes
Batman Begins, The Secret: Dare to Dream
C
Cameron Monaghan
... Asher

TRON: Ares, Vampire Academy
O
Odeya Rush
... Fiona

Lady Bird, Goosebumps

Who is making The Giver – Crew List

Director: —
Screenwriter: Vadim Perelman
Producer: John Heyman

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: On Screen Entertainment.
Walden Media

Production – What we know about the The Giver

Key Facts

Jeff Bridges has long been attached to play the title role, who is the most important person in the Community; he bought the rights to "The Giver" two decades ago, originally envisioning it as a vehicle for his father Lloyd (Daily Variety, 11/7/12).
Adapted from Lois Lowry's 1994 Newbery winning book.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2014

Completed

Changed The Giver movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Sep 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Aussie helmer Phillip Noyce (Salt) is in early talks to direct an adaptation of Lois Lowry's celebrated 1993 children's book. An individual close to the project said, "[it] is very early, as there are a lot of moving parts to this."

Jun 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Jeff Bridges and producer Nikki Silver picked up the rights to The Giver after they became available from Warner Bros.

Mar 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for a mature thematic image and some sci-fi action/violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Search for truth. Find freedom.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Giver Trailers and Clips

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The Giver Release Date: When was the film released?

The Giver was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 15 , 2014. There were six other movies released on the same date, including The Expendables 3, Life After Beth and Frank.

The estimated home release date for The Giver is currently being determined. Stay tuned!