The Giver (2014)
A boy discovers the heavy burden of memory and emotion in a world engineered for blissful ignorance.
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.
How intense is The Giver?
The Giver has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Giver feels like
- Tone
- earnestintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Giver
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Giver for you?
Is The Giver scary?
No. The Giver is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Giver gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Giver sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Giver OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Giver?
The Giver runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream The Giver?
The Giver is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does The Giver have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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