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The Gift

The Gift

Thriller · Mystery · Drama · 2015

Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's high school acquaintance sends their world into a tailspin.

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The Gift

“Not every gift is welcome.”

2015 Thriller · Mystery · Drama 1h 48m

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6.7 / 10

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Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's high school acquaintance sends their world into a tailspin.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Gift?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joel Edgerton

Written by

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Gordo Mosley

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Robyn Callem

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Simon Callem

Tim Griffin

Tim Griffin

Kevin Keelor

Allison Tolman

Allison Tolman

Lucy

Busy Philipps

Busy Philipps

Duffy

Adam Lazarre-White

Adam Lazarre-White

Ron

Court is in session

Put The Gift on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.