The Gift (2015)
Not every gift is welcome.
Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's high school acquaintance sends their world into a tailspin.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 31 July 2015 |
| Genre | Thriller, Mystery, Drama |
| Director | Joel Edgerton |
| Starring | Joel Edgerton, Rebecca Hall and Jason Bateman |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.5/10 · Metacritic 77/100 · TMDB users 6.7/10 |
| Budget | $5 million |
Where to watch The Gift
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You can rent or buy The Gift on Apple TV, Prime Video and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch The Gift in 8 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Australia | Prime Video $12.99 AUD, ARD/ZDF |
| Canada | Prime Video $9.99 CAD, Netflix $18.99 CAD, Tubi |
| Cuba | Prime Video |
| India | Prime Video ₹299 |
| New Zealand | Prime Video $8.99 NZD |
| Portugal | Prime Video €4.99 |
| South Korea | Watcha |
| Spain | Prime Video €4.99, Filmin €9.99 |
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What kind of watch this is
Joel Edgerton directs and plays Gordo, the neighbor who turns a friendly introduction into a quiet siege. The film is 108 minutes long, which is enough time to watch a perfect life unravel by inches. It leans on atmosphere rather than action, letting the tension build until the audience is as uncomfortable as the couple. Jason Bateman plays the husband, and Rebecca Hall the wife, both trapped in a house that no longer feels like home. The tagline warns that not every gift is welcome, a promise the movie keeps with unsettling precision. It is a watch for those who prefer their dread to arrive before the violence does.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes reported a 91% Tomatometer score in October 2021. The critical consensus called the film wickedly smart and playfully subversive. Metacritic assigned a Metascore of 77 in January 2026, indicating generally favorable reviews. Daisy Bowie-Sell of Time Out found the movie darkly unnerving. Katie Walsh of IndieWire called Joel Edgerton's direction damn near perfect, even if it serves a standard genre piece. Dissent focused on thriller clichés and restraint near the climax. Critics also noted Jason Bateman playing against his usual comedic type.
How it did with audiences
The Gift cost $5 million and returned $60 million, a ratio that makes the accounting department smile and the studio nod. It opened at $11.9 million, landing third behind two big franchises. On TMDB, users rate it 6.7 out of 10.
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Sources
- The Gift on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q19750433 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Gift (2015 American film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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