The Botany of Desire(2009)
A plant's-eye view of the world
The Botany of Desire Synopsis
Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication.
The Botany of Desire (2009) is a documentary film directed by Michael Schwarz, released on October 28, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Frances McDormand and Michael Pollan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schwarz
- Producers:
- Michael Schwarz
- Status:
- Released
The Botany of Desire (2009) Trailer
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The Botany of Desire Cast & Crew
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Directed by Michael Schwarz, produced by Michael Schwarz.
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The Botany of Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Botany of Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Botany of Desire online?
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The Botany of Desire (2009) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Botany of Desire?
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The main cast of The Botany of Desire (2009) includes Frances McDormand and Michael Pollan. The film was directed by Michael Schwarz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Botany of Desire released?
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The Botany of Desire was released on October 28, 2009 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Botany of Desire worth watching?
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The Botany of Desire (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Botany of Desire?
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