Garden State (2004)
Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
Cast
- Zach Braff - Andrew Largeman
- Natalie Portman - Sam
- Ian Holm - Gideon Largeman
- Peter Sarsgaard - Mark
- Jean Smart - Carol
- Armando Riesco - Jesse
- Jackie Hoffman - Aunt Sylvia Largeman
- Method Man - Diego
- Alex Burns - Dave
- Ron Leibman - Dr. Cohen
Screenplay
- Zach Braff (Screenplay)
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
depression, new jersey, unsociability, paraplegic, expensive restaurant, loss of loved one, pop culture, difficult childhood, ecstasy, strangeness, epilepsy, lethargy, answering machine, single, marijuana
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Garden State about?
- Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
- Who directed Garden State?
- Garden State was directed by Zach Braff.
- Who stars in Garden State?
- Garden State stars Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, Peter Sarsgaard, Jean Smart, Armando Riesco.
- How long is Garden State?
- Garden State has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Garden State?
- Garden State is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Garden State?
- Garden State has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Garden State?
- Garden State had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Garden State gross?
- Garden State grossed $27M worldwide.
- Where was Garden State produced?
- Garden State was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Garden State?
- The themes of Garden State include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.