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The Ultimate Gift

Seen it?

2007 | 114 min | Romance, Drama, Family

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and families. If you loved We Live in Time or The Magnificent Ambersons, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

When his wealthy grandfather finally dies, Jason Stevens fully expects to benefit when it comes to the reading of the will. But instead of a sizable inheritance, Jason receives a test, a series of tasks he must complete before he can get any money.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 403K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael O. Sajbel

  • Drew FullerJason Stevens
  • Abigail BreslinEmily Rose
  • James GarnerHoward 'Red' Stevens
  • Bill CobbsTed Hamilton
  • Ali HillisAlexia
  • Lee MeriwetherMiss Hastings
  • Brian DennehyGus
  • Brett RiceBill Stevens
  • D. David MorinJack Stevens
  • Mircea MonroeCaitlin