Andres Gomez
6/10Interesting and sometimes funny but with an aim of being more transcendental than what it actually is.
Reviewed on February 3, 2014
Garden State(2004)
7.1(2,112)1h 42m2004-07-28
ComedyDramaRomance
Garden State Synopsis
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.
Garden State (2004) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Zach Braff, released on July 28, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm and Peter Sarsgaard. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,112 ratings.
- Director:
- Zach Braff
- Writers:
- Zach Braff
- Producers:
- Richard Klubeck, Dan Halsted, Gary Gilbert
- Cinematographer:
- Lawrence Sher
- Composer:
- Chad Fischer
- Production:
- Camelot Pictures, Jersey Films, Double Feature Films, Large's Ark Productions
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Revenue:
- $26,781,723
- Status:
- Released
Garden State (2004) Trailer
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Garden State Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Garden State.
Garden State trailer
Trailer
Zach Braff on his coming-of-age classic "Garden State"
Featurette
Garden State Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zach Braff
as Andrew Largeman
Natalie Portman
as Sam
Ian Holm
as Gideon Largeman
Peter Sarsgaard
as Mark
Jean Smart
as Carol
Armando Riesco
as Jesse
Jackie Hoffman
as Aunt Sylvia Largeman
Method Man
as Diego
Alex Burns
as Dave
Ron Leibman
as Dr. Cohen
Jim Parsons
as Tim
Michael Weston
as Kenny
Key crew
Directed by Zach Braff, written by Zach Braff, produced by Richard Klubeck, Dan Halsted and Gary Gilbert.
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Garden State Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 2,112 ratings.
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7/10Finally a Natalie Portman and Zach Braff performance I can get behind!
Reviewed on May 19, 2021
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Garden State – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Garden State online?
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Garden State (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Garden State?
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The main cast of Garden State (2004) includes Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, Peter Sarsgaard and Jean Smart. The film was directed by Zach Braff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Garden State released?
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Garden State was released on July 28, 2004 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Garden State worth watching?
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Garden State (2004) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 2,112 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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