The Constant Gardener

The Constant Gardener

Love. At any cost.

Directed by Fernando Meirelles

Produced by Scion Films, Studio Babelsberg

2005129 min7.0 / 10

A somber political thriller about grief and moral awakening, where a quiet man's love for his murdered wife propels him into a dangerous investigation of corporate and governmental corruption.

Justin Quayle is a low-level British diplomat who has always gone about his work very quietly, not causing any problems. But after his radical wife Tessa is killed he becomes determined to find out why, thrusting himself into the middle of a very dangerous conspiracy.

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  • Is The Constant Gardener sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Constant Gardener end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Constant Gardener scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Constant Gardener easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Constant Gardener violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise23

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Love70

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