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The Ultimate Gift

  • 2006
  • PG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
21K
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Brian Dennehy, James Garner, Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, and Abigail Breslin in The Ultimate Gift (2006)
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A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive "the ultimate gift," with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might ... Read allA deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive "the ultimate gift," with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be.A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive "the ultimate gift," with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be.

  • Director
    • Michael O. Sajbel
  • Writers
    • Cheryl McKay
    • Jim Stovall
  • Stars
    • Drew Fuller
    • James Garner
    • Abigail Breslin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael O. Sajbel
    • Writers
      • Cheryl McKay
      • Jim Stovall
    • Stars
      • Drew Fuller
      • James Garner
      • Abigail Breslin
    • 130User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos9

    The Ultimate Gift
    Trailer 2:27
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    The Ultimate Gift Scene: What's Your Dream?
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    The Ultimate Gift Scene: Grief
    Clip 0:40
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    The Ultimate Gift Scene: Reds Gift
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    The Ultimate Gift Scene: Picnic
    Clip 1:08
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    The Ultimate Gift Scene: Wisdom From The Mouths Of Babes
    Clip 0:36
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    The Ultimate Gift Scene: Fence Posts
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    The Ultimate Gift: Featurette
    Featurette 4:03
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    Photos29

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    Drew Fuller
    Drew Fuller
    • Jason Stevens
    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Howard 'Red' Stevens
    Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin
    • Emily Rose
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Mr. Theophilus Hamilton
    Lee Meriwether
    Lee Meriwether
    • Miss Hastings
    George Lee
    • Pastor
    • (as George Lee Masters)
    Brett Rice
    Brett Rice
    • Bill Stevens
    D. David Morin
    D. David Morin
    • Jack Stevens
    Ali Hillis
    Ali Hillis
    • Alexia
    Mircea Monroe
    Mircea Monroe
    • Caitlin
    Donna Cherry
    Donna Cherry
    • Sarah Stevens
    Catherine McGoohan
    Catherine McGoohan
    • Ruth Stevens
    Mark Joy
    • Bill's Lawyer
    Mel Fair
    Mel Fair
    • Jack's Lawyer
    Alecia Brady Curcuru
    • Bill's Wife
    Francis Isaac
    • Bill's Daughter
    Daniel Barbeau
    • Teenager Stevens
    Kenneth A. Free Jr.
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    • Director
      • Michael O. Sajbel
    • Writers
      • Cheryl McKay
      • Jim Stovall
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jim Stovall: Author as a limousine driver. The interesting thing about this is that Jim Stovall is blind.
    • Goofs
      When Jason is kicked out of first class and back into seat 32B in coach he is sitting in an "E" seat.
    • Quotes

      Jason Stevens: You thinking about butterflies?

      Emily: No, Jason. I'm looking at the stars

      Jason Stevens: You know, I set this whole thing up because I thought YOU wanted to go horseback riding, not your mom.

      Emily: Get real. Horses are smelly and sweaty.

      Jason Stevens: So, sweetie, what's YOUR dream. If you could dream of anything - anything - what would YOUR dream be?

      Emily: My dream? My dream was a perfect day... and I'm just finishing it. My dream is to be with people I love, who love each other, and that love me.

      [scene shifts]

      Emily: What about you, Jason? What's your dream?

      Jason Stevens: I don't know. For as long as I can remember, all I wanted to do was have fun. Now, I don't have a clue.

      Emily: It's okay. Guys are clueless.

      [Jason laughs]

      Emily: Hey, you have to know this: even if you don't have a dream of your own, you gave me mine. That counts for something.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Premonition/The Wind That Shakes the Barley/The Lookout/The Ultimate Gift/Maxed Out (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      My Mom Says I'm Cool
      Written and Performed by Arlen
      Courtesy of Rae Music

    User reviews130

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    Best Movie of 2007

    The Ultimate Gift is simply an amazing movie with a heart rendering message. I was truly moved and truly inspired by this story. A cynic may proclaim it to be predictable and clichéd but a movie this meaningful should not be viewed through cynical eyes. I guess it depends on the viewer's state of mind but I was in a place in my life where this movie truly touched me. Having lost a loved one recently, this movie spoke to me. The need to be reminded of the purpose of life and the need to find your true role in it was poignantly illustrated. Also, The performances are wonderful and I love the structure and presentation. I can't wait to own this one on DVD and I'll be giving copies as gifts to all my friends and family. Truly, the ULTIMATE gift indeed.
    • DUKEJBM
    • May 1, 2007
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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official distributor's page for the film. (Germany)
      • Official distributor's page for the film. (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Останній подарунок
    • Filming locations
      • Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Ultimate Gift LLC
      • Dean River Productions
      • LIFE(n)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,438,735
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,200,000
      • Mar 11, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,438,735
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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