The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

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

Rating

3.5 (1)

Release Date

8/13/1993

Runtime

101 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000

Revenue

$40,000,000

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A meditative journey of discovery and renewal as a lonely orphan girl finds solace and agency in tending a forgotten garden, gradually healing both herself and the broken people around her. The film moves at the pace of seasons, building quiet magic through connection and restoration.

Mood

WistfulHopefulContemplativeCosy

Themes

GriefComing of ageFamilyNature

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

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The Secret Garden (1993) directed by Agnieszka Holland | FirstCinema