The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

The timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope and love grow.

Directed by Agnieszka Holland

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, American Zoetrope

1993101 min7.4 / 10

A tender, visually lush story of healing and transformation centered on a neglected orphan girl who restores both a forgotten garden and the emotional bonds of those around her.

A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.

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  • Does The Secret Garden end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Secret Garden easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Secret Garden violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Secret Garden scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Secret Garden sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity74

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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