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      The Ultimate Gift

      2006, Drama, 1h 54m

      60 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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      Though The Ultimate Gift avoids religious speechifying like other Fox Faith films, it's dramatically inert with flat direction. Read critic reviews

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      Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) lives a life of wealth and privilege. When his grandfather (James Garner) dies, Jason expects to receive a hefty inheritance. Instead, however, Jason must set out on a journey of self-discovery to earn the true gift his grandfather meant for him to have. Along the way, Jason befriends a dying girl (Abigail Breslin) and her mother (Ali Hillis) and learns what is really important in life.

      • Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Violence|Language)

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Michael O. Sajbel

      • Producer: Dave Ross, Rick Eldridge, Cleve Landsberg, John Shepherd

      • Writer: Cheryl McKay

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $3.4M

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      • Distributor: The Bigger Picture

      • Production Co: Dean River Productions

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      • Sep 05, 2010

        Wonderful wholesome movie that grabs at your heart strings. The little girl Abigail Breslin (Emily Rose) is such a joy to watch. She has so much spunk, and talent, for such a young girl. The movie overall was great from beginning to end. I suggest you have a tissue box next to you when watching, though...definitely a tearjerker.

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      • Aug 09, 2009

        Drew Fuller, Abigal Breslin, Ali Hillis, James Garner, Brian Dennehy, Bill Cobbs, Lee Meriwether When his wealthy grandfather dies, trust fund baby Jason Stevens anticipates a big inheritance. Instead, his grandfather has devised a crash course on life with 12 tasks--or "gifts"--designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways, sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is most important in life: money or happiness. A great film about love, laughter, and grief. What life is all about really. A fun and sweet story with really great characters played very strongly by the actors. Got very caught up in the story very quickly. It's amazing when Hollywood puts out a clean movie that is not only good but also with great performances that keep you entertained. You feel for these characters because some of the story has affected one of us at one time in our lives or we know someone else who has dealt with it. So its very easy to connect with them. A great movie for the entire family. Not a lot of those out there unless they are animated or Disney related. But this one would be good for everyone. Probably could learn a lot from this film. Drew Fuller was great. Good seeing him doing something that he has a lead in so he can show how talented he is and that he has range. The acting from Abigal Breslin was amazing. Such a talented young girl who will go far in this business. I really liked Ali Hillis in this movie too. Thought she gave a great performance. This movie is going to have you laughing at one moment and then crying the next. A must see...

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      • Mar 30, 2009

        Heartwarming, Heartbreaking, tender and tough. This is a movie worth watching by anyone of any age. There truly is more to life than money.

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      • Aug 05, 2008

        Fox Family Movies Never Get A Fair Chance in The Movie Theathers, Wonder why I didn't hear about this one. Its one of the better movies you will see, Right Next to Auguest Rush. Get it and Get it Now

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