The Ultimate Life


The Ultimate Life is a 2013 drama film directed by Michael Landon Jr. and is the sequel to The Ultimate Gift. It is from a screenplay written by Brian Bird and Lisa G. Shillingburg, which is in turn based on the best selling novel by Jim Stovall. It stars Logan Bartholomew, Peter Fonda, and Ali Hillis, and was released on September 6, 2013 in the United States. A sequel The Ultimate Legacy was released in 2017.

Plot

Three years after the events of The Ultimate Gift, Jason Stevens is running the Stevens Foundation after inheriting the trust of his grandfather, Red Stevens. Planning to propose to Alexia, Jason is interrupted by a notice of a lawsuit by his aunts and uncles members vying for control of the foundation. So focused on fighting the lawsuit and the continued pursuit of his wealth, Jason does not have time to listen to Alexia's announcement that she has decided to become a disaster nurse in Haiti for six months. Alexia leaves a note with Jason who reads the news of Alexia's departure with shock. Going to his grandfather's friend and lawyer, Mr. Hamilton for advice, Mr. Hamilton reveals that his grandfather had written a personal journal that he encourages Jason to read for advice.
The rest of the film is a frame story covering the life of Red Stevens and his pursuit of his wealth.

Cast

Release

The film was released to 412 theaters and was expected to gross around $1 million, similar to other films for Christian audiences. It performed below expectations, grossing $659,912 in its opening weekend. It grossed a total of $1,327,841 in North America.

Reception

Daniel M. Gold of The New York Times was critical of the film saying it was "hampered by a predictable story, stereotypical characters and wooden acting."