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The Giver

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Why people love it

The Giver works as a drama movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The drama and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 37m · ★ 6.6

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  1. 96match

    1.Upside Down (2012)

    6.3 · Romance · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama appeal of The Giver — that bittersweet edge, the science-fiction — translates cleanly into Upside Down (2012). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    2.Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

    6.8 · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) clearly understood what makes drama work — the same quality that keeps The Giver rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    3.How I Live Now (2013)

    6.6 · Drama · Romance · Science Fiction · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    How I Live Now (2013) is the kind of film The Giver fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The drama overlap is real, but it's the bittersweet emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    4.The Hunger Games (2012)

    7.2 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    The Hunger Games shares The Giver's gift for science-fiction — the 2012 film delivers adventure without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    5.Divergent (2014)

    6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Giver compelling — the science-fiction, the action — shows up in Divergent (2014) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    6.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

    6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of The Giver is alive in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    7.Insurgent (2015)

    6.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    Insurgent (2015) operates in the same science-fiction as The Giver, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    8.The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

    6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    The Matrix Resurrections (2021) belongs to the same conversation as The Giver — both anchor their science-fiction in action emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    9.Revolutionary Road (2008)

    7.0 · Drama · Romance · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Giver's drama stayed with you, Revolutionary Road (2008) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The romance through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    10.Chaos Walking (2021)

    6.5 · Fantasy · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Giver excels in science-fiction, Chaos Walking (2021) doubles down on fantasy to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Giver?
Try Upside Down, Nineteen Eighty-Four, How I Live Now—each shares DNA with The Giver while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Giver?
The Giver (2014) is best described as Drama, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Giver worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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