The Gift
1979, English. Directed by Don Taylor.
Three Days of Passion and Conflict That Will Change His Life Forever
A sailor on Christmas leave visits his boozing, one-legged father and dreamer mother in 1950s Brooklyn.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 December 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Malloy
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The Gift: quick answers
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How long is The Gift?
The Gift runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Gift have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Gift on?
The Gift isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gift?
If you liked The Gift, try The Christmas Shoes, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Death of a Salesman.
Who directed The Gift?
The Gift (1979) was directed by Don Taylor and stars Glenn Ford, Julie Harris, Gary Frank.