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Release Date:
Friday, August 15, 2014 Nationwide
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Plot: What's the story about?
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.
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Who stars in The Giver: Cast List
Jeff Bridges ... The Giver
R.I.P.D., True Grit
Meryl Streep ... Chief Elder
The Homesman, Little Women
Brenton Thwaites ... Jonas
Maleficent, Transformers 4: Age of Extinction
Alexander Skarsgard ... Jonas's father
The Legend of Tarzan, Lee
Taylor Swift ... Rosemary
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Cats
Jack and Jill, Miss Meadows
Cameron Monaghan ... Asher
Shattered, Vampire Academy
Odeya Rush ... Fiona
Spinning Man, See You in Valhalla
Who's making The Giver: Crew List
A look at the The Giver behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Phillip Noyce last directed Fast Charlie and The Desperate Hour.
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Production: What we know about 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.
Filming Timeline
- 2014 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2014 - March: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2013 - October: The film was set to Production status.
- 2013 - September: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2012 - November: The film was set to Development status.
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."
- 2011 - June: The film was set to Development status.
Jeff Bridges and producer Nikki Silver picked up the rights to The Giver after they became available from Warner Bros.
- 2010 - March: The film was set to Development status.
The Giver Release Date: When was the film released?
The Giver was a Nationwide release in 2014 on Friday, August 15, 2014. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including The Expendables 3, Dinosaur 13 and Life After Beth.