The Gift (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Gift is a 2015 mystery thriller starring Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $59 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including First-Time Feature Film at the DGA Awards 2016. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Huayi Brothers Media
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gift About?
The premise of The Gift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A peaceful married life is disrupted when Simon reconnects with a former classmate. Mysterious gifts and unsettling encounters begin, revealing a dark secret from his high school past. As the tension escalates, Robyn finds herself questioning her husband's trustworthiness and confronting a disturbing truth about their shared history and the people around them. She must unravel the mystery before it's too late.
The Gift Themes & Keywords
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- psycho thriller
- substance abuse
- pregnancy
- bully
- stalker
- revenge
- surprise ending
- hidden truth
- rape
- husband wife relationship
- female protagonist
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- hitchcockian
- nightmare
- memory
- directorial debut
- simon says
- friend
- compulsive liar
- written by director
- birth
- delusion
- fired from a job
- husband's secret past
- bottle of wine
- pet dog
- drugged
- psychological manipulation
- mind game
- cat and mouse
- containment
- suspense
- downbeat ending
- psychopath
- giving birth
- fight
- social climber
- broken glass
- violence
- forced apology
- female slaps male
- missing dog
- koi pond
- executive
- hospital
- maternity ward
- jogging
- gay
- dog
- promotion
The Gift Cast
Jason Bateman leads the cast, with Joel Edgerton.
The Gift Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Gift 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
102 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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The Gift Plot Summary
What happens in The Gift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Simon and Robyn Callum, portrayed by Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall, are a couple trying to heal after facing a heartbreaking miscarriage. In search of a fresh start, they relocate from Chicago to California, settling into a charming home closely associated with Simon’s past.
Their journey takes a turn when a man named Gordo, played by Joel Edgerton, approaches Simon at a furniture store, claiming to be an old high school acquaintance. Initially unrecognized, Gordo’s arrival marks the beginning of a strange and escalating connection between him and the Callums. As an apparent gesture of goodwill, Gordo introduces himself and later brings a bottle of wine as a housewarming gift, further entwining himself into their lives.
Full summary
The whole story of The Gift, scene by scene
The Gift Box Office & Budget
The Gift grossed $59 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 12 times what it cost. $43.8 million came from the US and Canada and $15.2 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$59M
12× its budget
- US & Canada
- $43.8M
- International
- $15.2M
- Budget
- $5M
The Gift Awards & Nominations
The Gift earned 1 award nomination, including First-Time Feature Film at the DGA Awards 2016.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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DGA Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated First-Time Feature Film – Joel Edgerton
The Gift Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Gift | Official Trailer 2 | Own It Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVD
How Well Do You Know The Gift?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What major life change do Simon and Robyn undergo at the beginning of the film?
Cars in The Gift
23 cars on screen, including the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 W212 and the 2014 Volvo XC60.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 W212 Main role -
2014 Volvo XC60 Important role -
2011 Chevrolet Volt Minor role -
1990 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role
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The Gift FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Gift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gift?
The Gift runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Gift released?
The Gift was released on August 7, 2015.
Who is in the cast of The Gift?
The Gift stars Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton.
How much did The Gift make at the box office?
The Gift grossed $59 million worldwide ($43.8 million domestic, $15.2 million international) on a budget of $5 million.
How is The Gift rated?
The Gift has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was The Gift nominated for any awards?
The Gift received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Gift have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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