2026NR

The Gift

Name: The Gift
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-01-26

THE CURSE IS A GIFT

Drama29m

🍅100%

🍅

100%

Tomatometer

🍿

89%

Popcornmeter

Storyline

Two people begin to see their need for human connection as a curse.

Trailers

THE GIFT - Short Film

Details

DirectorNathan Campbell

ReleasedJan 26, 2026

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$300

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studio

Cast

Arden Dalia

Nathan Campbell

Stephanie Choquet

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

Bilge Ebiri

RTSpirituality & HealthMar 19, 2020

There is a radical utopianism at the heart of Gift, but for its 90-minute running time, Robin McKenna's documentary makes you believe such a world is possible.

Michael O'Sullivan

RTWashington PostOct 28, 2019

There are no on-screen titles identifying names, places or dates - most of the previous paragraph I looked up online - but the film's unifying message is clear: All its subjects are involved in giving something away.

A.O. Scott

RTNew York TimesOct 14, 2019

At a time when art is relentlessly commercialized and commodified, Robin McKenna's "Gift" provides a gentle and welcome reminder of other values.

Robert Denerstein

RTDenerstein UnleashedNov 8, 2019

[Robin] McKenna's documentary can seem like a bit of a stunt, but for the 90 minutes it takes to watch Gift, it's possible to surrender to its spirit.