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# The Giver - Parent Guide
This PG-13 sci-fi drama explores themes of conformity, free will, and emotional pain through a young protagonist learning about the "real world" from an elder mentor. While violence, language, and sexual content are mild, the film's emotional intensity and philosophical complexity may challenge younger children, so consider your child's maturity level before viewing.
About this movie
Genre
Drama, Science Fiction
Synopsis
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.
Cast

Alexander Skarsgård
Father
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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