Abigail Breslin, Ali Hillis, Brian Dennehy

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 12 tasks--or "gifts"--designed to chall...( read more  read more... )enge 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.

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32% liked it

56 critics

PG, 1 hr. 54 min.

Directed by: Michael O. Sajbel

Release Date: October 20, 2006

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DVD Release Date: August 21, 2007

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  • November 3, 2009
    A little too cutesy. It was a sweet story, but it felt really fake for the most part.
  • March 30, 2009
    Heartwarming, Heartbreaking, tender and tough. This is a movie worth watching by anyone of any age. There truly is more to life than money.
  • August 20, 2008
    Really cute.
  • June 13, 2008
    Andrew Fuller is certainly easy on the eyes but this movie went beyond credible several times. I thought I was watching "Trading Places" with Edddie Murphy for the one lesson.
  • May 6, 2008
    Oh my goodness...what e very heartfelt sweet movie. My my my usually I don't cry till the end but man they had me balling throughout the whole dang movie. Very thoughtful story, young spoiled man gets lessons in life and applies them, half a happy ending. Love Drew Fuller ever si...( read more)nce Charmed, great movie.
  • October 17, 2009




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    ...( read more)Life is how you live it... not how you spend it.

  • October 14, 2009
    Recommended by Brian W & SexiVixxen
  • October 7, 2009
    Recommended by SexiVixxEN
  • October 7, 2009
    Great film,A feel good movie everyone should see this!
  • October 2, 2009
    this is a really good movie its sooo sad but it super good

Critic Reviews


February 20, 2007
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

The Ultimate Gift is so resolutely 'good for you' that watching it is a lot like eating Brussels sprouts. full review

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  • Laisinhamartins
    August 30, 2008
    Wow!!! The best movie I've ever seen!! ;D
    Made me laugh and cry at the same time!!
    I s2 it!! Thanks for have done it!!!
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  • seekinghim13
    April 7, 2008
    This movie was very neat, and I practically fell in love with it the moment it ended. HUGE thumbs up. Great message behind it!
  • Claudia2309
    April 6, 2008
    I really liked this movie. Usually i cry only at the end of the movie if one of the main characters dies, but this movie made me cry during it.
  • toria151
    March 13, 2008
    I watched it at my friends house with a couple of buddies and we were all reduced to a puddle of tears by the end. I thought it was fantastic!
  • lildrew86
    January 9, 2008
    I simply love this movie...love all the cast, especially my fave actor Drew Fuller which is not forced at all and his believability is huge (you got it, dude??).
    The story is wonderful, the movie is wonderful...I love it...
  • nuthinmuch69
    June 7, 2007
    Really good movie, loved it.
  • gigart
    March 12, 2007
    Great story. I feel this is a good story for this time when we have no family values or compassion for others. Its all about money. Amazing, how Jason found the true meaning of life without the money. It was great he was able to inherit money to build something to help mankind.

    See the interview of Derek Fuller on this site.
  • Aaronjohnson83
    March 12, 2007
    i really liked this movie...
    at first I didn't.
    but when i started watching it.
    I really liked it.
    DREW FULLER did a awsome job.

  • nettasmilesalot
    March 9, 2007
    It reminds me a little of the plot behind Brewster's Millions...
  • xlisapeex
    March 7, 2007
    drew fuller is gorgeous the storyline looks good 2 though

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