The read
Audiences rate it 24 points higher than critics do. The highest scoring of the 3 titles in its series.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic49/100
Audiences rate it 24 points higher than critics do.
549 audience votes
Key crew
- Cheryl McKayScreenplay
- Michael O. SajbelDirector
- Mark McKenzieOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Drew FullerJason Stevens
- Abigail BreslinEmily Rose
- James GarnerHoward 'Red' Stevens
- Bill CobbsTed Hamilton
- Ali HillisAlexia
- Lee MeriwetherMiss Hastings
- Brian DennehyGus
- Brett RiceBill Stevens
- D. David MorinJack Stevens
- Mircea MonroeCaitlin
- Donna CherrySarah Stevens
- Catherine McGoohanRuth Stevens
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Themes
grandparent grandchild relationshipleukemiawealthcancerinheritancesingle motherinheritance fightinheritance challengedead grandfatherterminal cancermother daughter relationshipchildhood cancer