The Present — Official Trailer

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added: Tue, May 7th '24

In the upcoming time-jumping family comedy "The Present," starring Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear, a determined group of children sets out to stop their parents' imminent divorce by resetting time through a magical grandfather clock. Check out the official trailer for this time-looping adventure romp, where the question is raised: If you had the chance to alter your family's destiny, would you take it?

In the film, Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear star as a married couple facing a crucial turning point in their relationship. They have reached a point where separation seems imminent, prompting them to contemplate the possibility of divorce. Upon learning of their parents' impending separation, the children are determined to alter their family's destiny. Their chance comes when the family receives a mysterious grandfather clock in the mail. Unbeknownst to them, this antique timepiece holds the power to transport them back in time if operated correctly. The children use the clock to reset time, granting them multiple chances to salvage their parents' relationship. But the question remains, is the children's parents' divorce already set in stone?

Joining Fisher and Kinnear in the film are Shay Rudolph (The Baby-Sitters Club), Easton Rocket Sweda (General Hospital), and Mason Shea Joyce (Good Girls) as their children, with Ryan Guzman, Alphonso McAuley, and Amir Talai rounding out the cast.

Directed by Christian Ditter (Love, Rosie; How to Be Single) and written by Jay Martel (Key and Peele, Get Hard), "The Present" is set to be released on June 18th.

synopsis:
When a brilliant boy discovers he can manipulate time using an enchanted family heirloom, he and his siblings team up to go back to the eve of their parents' separation in hopes of changing the outcome. As their schemes become more elaborate, the siblings will learn about family bonds and what they can and can't control. In this magical comedy, Fisher and Kinnear are the parents in search of reconciliation, and Sweda, Rudolph and Joyce are the siblings who just might be the only people who can make that happen.

 

directed by   Christian Ditter

starring   Isla Fisher, Greg Kinnear, Shay Rudolph, Easton Rocket Sweda, Mason Shea Joyce, Ryan Guzman, Alphonso McAuley, Amir Talai

release date   June 18, 2024 (in theaters and on VOD/Digital)