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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jeff BridgesThe Giver | The Giver |
 Meryl StreepChief Elder | Chief Elder |
 Brenton ThwaitesJonas | Jonas |
 Alexander SkarsgårdFather | Father |
 Katie HolmesMother | Mother |
 Odeya RushFiona | Fiona |
 Cameron MonaghanAsher | Asher |
 Taylor SwiftRosemary | Rosemary |
 Emma TremblayLily | Lily |
| AAlexander JillingsGabriel 12 Months | Gabriel 12 Months |
| JJames JillingsGabriel 12 Months | Gabriel 12 Months |
| JJordan Nicholas SmalGabriel 3 Months | Gabriel 3 Months |
| SSaige FernandesGabriel 6 Months | Gabriel 6 Months |
 Renate StuurmanDinah | Dinah |
 Vanessa CookeElder | Elder |
 John WhiteleyElder | Elder |
 Kira WilkinsonChief Elder's Assistant | Chief Elder's Assistant |
 Meganne YoungBride | Bride |
 Thabo RametsiRobbie | Robbie |
 Vaughn LucasSecurity Officer | Security Officer |
 Katharina DammNurturer | Nurturer |
| JJaime CoueVietcong Sniper | Vietcong Sniper |
 Jefferson MaysCommunity (voice) | Community (voice) |