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The Ultimate Gift streaming

2007 Movie Drama, Romance, Family Ages 8+
By: Michael O. Sajbel With: Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, Bill Cobbs, Abigail Breslin, Lee Meriwether

Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise. Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Jason had a very simple relationship with his impossibly wealthy Grandfather, Howard "Red" Stevens. He hated him. No heart-to-heart talks, no warm fuzzies, just cold hard cash. So of course he figured that when Red died, the whole "reading of the will" thing would be another simple cash transaction, that his Grandfather's money would allow him to continue living in the lifestyle to which he had become accustomed. But what Red left him was anything but simple. Red instead devised a plan for Jason to experience a crash course on life. Twelve tasks, which Red calls "gifts," each challenging Jason in an improbable way, the accumulation of which would change him forever.

Filmium rating
68%

Mood

Heartwarming
Hopeful
Inspiring
Reflective
Serious

Cast & Crew

Michael O. Sajbel
Jim Stovall
Cheryl McKay
Brian Dennehy
Drew Fuller
Abigail Breslin
Lee Meriwether
James Garner
Ali Hillis
Bill Cobbs
Jim Stovall Cameo

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Narrative-Driven
Realistic
Standard Cinematography
Traditional

Narrative Structure

Linear Storytelling

Pace

Moderate
Moderate Pace
Reflective
Steady

Runtime

Family Film Length

Soundtrack

Christian Music
Original Score

Style

Character-Focused
Cinematic
Drama
Family-Friendly
Narrative-Driven

Time-Period

Modern Era

Central Conflict

Inheritance Condition
Loss And Grief
Personal Transformation

Characters

Caitlin
Emily
Grandfather Red Stevens
Jason Stevens

Ending

Bittersweet
Legacy
Selfless Giving

Historical Context

Early 2000S

Key Plot Points

12 Life Lessons
Final Inheritance
Helping Emily
Trip To Ecuador

Plot

Inheritance
Life Lessons
Personal Growth
Redemption
Wealth And Inheritance

Setting

Ecuador
Ecuador Mountains
Texas
Texas Ranch
Urban
Urban City

Shooting Location

Ecuador
United States

Theme

Faith
Friendship
Legacy
Life Lessons
Personal Growth
Redemption
Selflessness

Genre

Drama
Family
Inspirational

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Christian Viewers
Family
Teens

Titles

The Ultimate Gift

Box Office Success

$3.4 Million Domestic

Critical Reception

Critic Scores
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Dvd Success
Television Popularity

Ratings

Average Ratings

Reception

Average Ratings
Box Office Modest
Critical Consensus
Dvd Success
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2007
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