18 Presents

Elisa is only forty when an incurable disease takes her from her husband and their daughter. Before her heart stops, Elisa finds a way to stay close to her: a gift for every birthday up to her adult age, 18 gifts to try to accompany her child's growth year after year.

• Elisa allocates eighteen gifts for Anna's birthdays before her own death, so her love continues through them
• Anna learns of her mother's sacrifice only after growing up and feels guilty

• P.S. I Love Youshared maternal grief and emotional family drama with letters or gifts bridging a dead mother and child
• Stepmomtearjerker register centered on a mother facing terminal illness and leaving a legacy for her child
• Mrs. Doubtfirebittersweet family drama about a child discovering a parent's sacrifice across years

Director

Francesco Amato

Release Date

2020-01-02

Runtime

110 min

Rating

7.4 / 10 (718)

What is 18 Presents about?

A dying mother prepares eighteen birthday gifts so her infant daughter can feel her love as she grows up.

What is 18 Presents like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 18 Presents as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is 18 Presents violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in 18 Presents.

Which films are like 18 Presents?

Films with a similar feel include P.S. I Love You, Stepmom, and Mrs. Doubtfire.

How long is 18 Presents?

18 Presents runs 110 minutes.

Where can I watch 18 Presents?

In United States, 18 Presents streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.