The Ultimate Gift

2006
PG
1h 54m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

21K

YOUR RATING

Brian Dennehy, James Garner, Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, and Abigail Breslin in The Ultimate Gift (2006)

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Drama Family Romance

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.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

21K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination

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

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Review

Featured review

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.