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MPAA RATING: PG for thematic elements, some violence and language
Starring Drew Fuller, James Garner, Ali Hillis, Abigail Breslin, Lee Meriwether, Brian Dennehy, Mircea Monroe, Donna Cherry, and D. David Morin
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 twelve 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. (20th Century Fox)
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Cheryl McKay
Jim Stovall (book) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Michael O. Sajbel |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: August 21, 2007 Theatrical: March 9, 2007 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 114 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Stephen W. gave it a10:
Awesome movie. It seems that critics enjoy trashy films more than this well made inspirational movie. Great message and well acted.
D H gave it a10:
A movie very much worth watching.
Jerry R. gave it a10:
A good example of why critics are called critics, as most of them would have given only 1 star to "It's a Wonderful Life", and moviegoers are called moviegoers. A most uplifting drama with a star-studded cast. Highly recommended.
Nisse gave it a7:
Yes on the whole the film was good had some good morals, and teachings in the form of gifts. Garner plays well although briefly. good overall story.
Judie gave it a10:
Excellent movie with good moral values, something not seen too often in films anymore.
James C. gave it a10:
Cynics will cry foul, the rest of us will see the need for a "nudge" toward something good like this movie---for a change.
Matthew K. gave it a7:
Earnest, heartfelt powerful story told with a few stumbles and some thin characterization.

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