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Jim's Gift

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
87
YOUR RATING
Jim's Gift (1996)
AdventureComedyCrimeDramaFamilyFantasy

A young boy receives a magical VCR with the power to replay the past and preview the future--and his comfortable middle-class existence is thrown into complete chaos.A young boy receives a magical VCR with the power to replay the past and preview the future--and his comfortable middle-class existence is thrown into complete chaos.A young boy receives a magical VCR with the power to replay the past and preview the future--and his comfortable middle-class existence is thrown into complete chaos.

  • Director
    • Bob Keen
  • Writers
    • Tony Clarke
    • Sylvia Wickham
  • Stars
    • Jean Boht
    • Doug Bradley
    • Daniel Burke
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    87
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bob Keen
    • Writers
      • Tony Clarke
      • Sylvia Wickham
    • Stars
      • Jean Boht
      • Doug Bradley
      • Daniel Burke
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast30

    Jean Boht
    • Mrs. Leaver
    Doug Bradley
    Doug Bradley
    • Mr. Winthrop
    Daniel Burke
    • Jim - 4 Years Old
    Jennifer Calvert
    Jennifer Calvert
    • Mrs. Totteridge
    Sean Connolly
    Sean Connolly
    • Mr. Arthur T. Bowen
    Sarah Cronin-Stanley
    • Dogs; Home Attendant
    • (as Sarah Cronin)
    Sara Dee
    Sara Dee
    • Broadcaster Sadie Broad
    Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    • Wally
    Joe Garner
    • Removal Man
    Ann Gosling
    • Karen
    Danny Green
    • Bully's Mate
    Amy Griffin
    • Karen - 8 Years Old
    Chris Jury
    Chris Jury
    • Mr. Totteridge
    Robert Llewellyn
    Robert Llewellyn
    • The Stranger
    Ann Micklewhite
    • Reporter…
    Jessica Muschamp
    • Tanya
    Rosie Ordonez
    • Young Girl
    Martin Pavey
    • TV Crew Man
    • Director
      • Bob Keen
    • Writers
      • Tony Clarke
      • Sylvia Wickham
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Comedy
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    Crime
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    Drama
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    Family
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Quotes
      • The Stranger: [on the video after Jim is injured by a swing in the park. The Stranger is a park-keeper] That's not very good is it, only getting a lollipop. What if you lose your head, will you get a packet of wine gums?
    • Connections
      Features To Catch a Yeti (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      You and Me
      Music by Martin Pavey

      Lyrics by Sara Dee

      Vocals by Jamie Hartman

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    Details

    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Dandelion Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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