The Secret Garden (1993)

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

The Secret Garden (1993) poster

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.

Director: Agnieszka Holland
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Roger Deakins
Editing: Isabelle Lorente
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, American Zoetrope
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $40M
Original Language: en

Themes

Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Fairy Curse and the Frozen Garden Magic

Keywords

based on novel or book, servant, garden, uncle, yorkshire, little girl, orphan, woman director, old mansion, english garden

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Garden about?
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.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden was directed by Agnieszka Holland.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden stars Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, Maggie Smith, Irène Jacob, Laura Crossley.
How long is The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden is a Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden had a budget of $18M.
How much did The Secret Garden gross?
The Secret Garden grossed $40M worldwide.
Where was The Secret Garden produced?
The Secret Garden was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Secret Garden?
The themes of The Secret Garden include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Fairy Curse and the Frozen Garden Magic.