The Gift (2000)
The only witness to the crime was not even there.
Annie Wilson, young widow and mother of three, makes her living foretelling others' futures—though her own has become cloudier than even she can see. Threatened by a client's violent husband and plagued by visions of a missing local woman, Annie finds herself pulled into a thicket of lies and deception in which her extraordinary gift may ultimately get her killed.
Cast
- Cate Blanchett - Annie Wilson
- Giovanni Ribisi - Buddy Cole
- Keanu Reeves - Donnie Barksdale
- Katie Holmes - Jessica King
- Greg Kinnear - Wayne Collins
- Hilary Swank - Valerie Barksdale
- Michael Jeter - Gerald Weems
- Kim Dickens - Linda
- Gary Cole - David Duncan
- Rosemary Harris - Annie's Granny
Screenplay
- Billy Bob Thornton (Screenplay)
- Tom Epperson (Screenplay)
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare
Keywords
small town, sheriff, dreams, fortune teller, nightmare, court, widow, tarot cards, premonition, backwoods, pond, extrasensory perception, clairvoyant, abusive husband, southern gothic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gift about?
- Annie Wilson, young widow and mother of three, makes her living foretelling others' futures—though her own has become cloudier than even she can see. Threatened by a client's violent husband and plagued by visions of a missing local woman, Annie finds herself pulled into a thicket of lies and deception in which her extraordinary gift may ultimately get her killed.
- Who directed The Gift?
- The Gift was directed by Sam Raimi.
- Who stars in The Gift?
- The Gift stars Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear, Hilary Swank.
- How long is The Gift?
- The Gift has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Gift?
- The Gift is a Horror, Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of The Gift?
- The Gift had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Gift gross?
- The Gift grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was The Gift produced?
- The Gift was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Gift?
- The themes of The Gift include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare.