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original short story entitiled "The Gift"?

Answer 1

The Gift is a 2015 psychological thriller film written, co-produced, and directed by Joel Edgerton in his feature directorial debut, and co-produced by Jason Blum and Rebecca Yeldham. The film stars Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall as a couple intimidated by a past figure played by Edgerton.

The Gift

Theatrical release poster

Directed byJoel EdgertonProduced by

Jason BlumJoel EdgertonRebecca Yeldham

Written byJoel EdgertonStarring

Jason BatemanRebecca HallJoel Edgerton

Music by

Danny BensiSaunder Jurriaans

CinematographyEduard GrauEdited byLuke Doolan

Production
companies

Blumhouse ProductionsHuayi Brothers PicturesBlue-Tongue FilmsSTX EntertainmentAhimsa Films

Distributed bySTX Entertainment

Release date

July 30, 2015 (L.A. Live premiere)[1]August 7, 2015(United States)August 27, 2015(Australia)

Running time

108 minutes[2]Country

United StatesAustralia

LanguageEnglishBudget$5 million[3][4]Box office$59 million[5]

It was released in the United States on August 7, 2015, by STX Entertainment. The film grossed $59 million worldwide on a budget of $5 million.