The Ultimate Gift

Right now you can watch The Ultimate Gift in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 516 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Drew Fuller's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Ultimate Gift arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Ultimate Gift treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. When his wealthy grandfather finally dies, Jason Stevens fully expects to benefit when it comes to the reading of the will. But instead of a sizable inheritance, Jason receives a test, a series of tasks he must complete before he can get any money. Drew Fuller and Abigail Breslin bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. It was released in 2007. What makes The Ultimate Gift more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you have been sleeping on The Ultimate Gift because of the format, the format is not the issue here. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Drew Fuller brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.