The Gift

2015 R 1h 48m Blu-ray / DVD

The Gift

2015 R 1h 48m Blu-ray / DVD
  • Overview
  • Details
As Simon and his wife, Robyn, are trying to revitalize their relationship, a string of encounters with someone from Simon's high school days and a shocking 20-year-old secret threaten to unravel the couple's lives.
Cast
Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton
Director
Joel Edgerton
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.40:1
Subtitles
English SDH, Spanish (Neutral), French
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.40:1
Subtitles
English SDH, Spanish (Neutral), French
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them. R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
age 16+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 16+
age 16+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that The Gift is a thriller that offers a new twist on the frequently used "psychotic intruder" formula (The Boy Next Door, etc.). While there's plenty of tension, violence is limited to a brief fight, a slap, arguing, dead fish in a pond, and one quick jump-scare. Frequent strong language includes several uses of "f--k," "a--hole," "bitch," and "s--t." A husband and wife kiss and touch, and there are some brief sexual innuendoes/references. Characters drink fairly frequently, but always in social occasions (twice, it seems like people have had a bit too much). Reference is made to a character's former drug problems; she steals and takes a prescription pill from a neighbor. The movie addresses bullying and its long-term impact.

Sexual Content

Husband and wife kiss. Brief sexual references/innuendo.

Violence

Brief fight between two men. A woman slaps a man. A brief jump-scare. Arguing. Dead fish in koi pond.

Language

Several uses of "f--k," plus "motherf----r," "a--hole," "s--t," "son of a bitch," and "idiot."

Social Behavior

Presents a very vivid (and rather nasty) view of bullying and the long-term hurt it can cause.

Consumerism

A character frequently drinks Gatorade after running. Heineken and Pabst Blue Ribbon beers also shown.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

The wife deals with a former drug addiction; she steals prescription pills, hides them, and takes one. Frequent social or background drinking by adults. Characters sometimes seem a bit drunk.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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