The Ultimate Gift (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ultimate Gift is a 2007 drama directed by Michael O. Sajbel, starring James Garner, Abigail Breslin and Drew Fuller. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Michael O. Sajbel
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bigger Picture, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ultimate Gift About?
The premise of The Ultimate Gift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a wealthy grandfather dies, his spoiled heir, Jason Stevens, is left a most unusual inheritance: a series of twelve gifts, each designed as a challenge. Jason must confront his values and re-evaluate his understanding of wealth as he undertakes this unexpected quest for true fulfillment. Through these experiences, he embarks on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery, learning the meaning of happiness and the importance of generosity, faith, and love.
The Ultimate Gift Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- inheritance challenge
- three word title
- letter
- reading a letter
- kidnapping
- hostage situation
- held hostage
- airport
- check
- bench
- sitting on a bench
- death of daughter
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- homeless man
- will reading
- intergenerational friendship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- love
- falling in love
- charity
- fence
- man girl relationship
- single mother
- mother daughter relationship
- boardroom
- tycoon
- storage locker
- friendship
- pickup truck
- doll
- african american
- hospital room
- hospital visit
- hospital bed
- mother son relationship
- escape
- video footage
- terminal cancer
- child with cancer
- cancer patient
- child cancer
- video camera
- gift
- video message
- death of grandfather
- greed
- loss of grandfather
- law firm
- interracial relationship
- scene during opening credits
- interracial friendship
The Ultimate Gift Cast
James Garner leads the cast, with Abigail Breslin and Drew Fuller. Directed by Michael O. Sajbel.
- Director Michael O. Sajbel
More from Michael O. Sajbel
More films directed by Michael O. Sajbel, best-rated first: One Night with the King, The Mulligan and Wraith.
The Ultimate Gift Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ultimate Gift 49 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 8.8
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Ultimate Gift Plot Summary
What happens in The Ultimate 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
As the will of Howard “Red” Stevens is read, Jason finds himself inheriting an immense fortune, on the condition that he completes a grueling series of 12 tasks, each revolving around a special “gift.” Guided by his grandfather’s attorney, Mr. Hamilton, and secretary, Miss Hastings, Jason’s journey of self-discovery begins. The first challenge leads him to the arid lands of Texas, where he spends a month laboring on Gus Caldwell’s ranch, learning the profound importance of hard work.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ultimate Gift, scene by scene
The Ultimate Gift Box Office
The Ultimate Gift grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.4M
- US & Canada
- $3.4M
The Ultimate Gift Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ultimate Gift.
How Well Do You Know The Ultimate 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 must Jason do to inherit his grandfather's fortune?
Cars in The Ultimate Gift
17 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Ram and the 1970 Dodge Coronet.
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2006 Dodge Ram Main role -
1970 Dodge Coronet Important role -
1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A Important role -
2001 BMW R 1150 RT-P Minor role
The Ultimate Gift Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “超級禮物” and “Das ultimative Geschenk”.
- Also known as
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- 超級禮物
- Das ultimative Geschenk
- El último regalo
- Son Hediye
- Последний подарок
- 12 podmínek k dědictví
- En Gave for Livet
- A legszebb ajándék
- L'ultimo regalo
- Bezcenny dar
- Darul suprem
- המתנה המושלמת
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- O Presente
- Останній подарунок
- 超级礼物
- Последен подарък
- 최고의 유산
- 12 podmienok dedičstva
- Darilo sreče
- Paskutinė dovana
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The Ultimate Gift FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ultimate Gift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ultimate Gift?
The Ultimate Gift runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Ultimate Gift released?
The Ultimate Gift was released on March 9, 2007.
Who directed The Ultimate Gift?
The Ultimate Gift was directed by Michael O. Sajbel.
More films by Michael O. Sajbel Who is in the cast of The Ultimate Gift?
The Ultimate Gift stars James Garner, Abigail Breslin and Drew Fuller.
How much did The Ultimate Gift make at the box office?
The Ultimate Gift grossed $3.4 million worldwide.
How is The Ultimate Gift rated?
The Ultimate Gift has 49 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does The Ultimate Gift have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ultimate Gift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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