The Secret Garden(1987)
The timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope and love grow.
The Secret Garden Synopsis
When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she is sent back to England to live in a country mansion. The lord is a strange old man-- frail and deformed, immensely kind but so melancholy. She wishes to discover what has caused him so much sorrow and to bring joy back to the household. It all must have something to do with the screams and wails which echo through the house at night and no one wants to talk about.
The Secret Garden (1987) is a tv movie, drama and family film directed by Alan Grint, released on November 30, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gennie James, Barret Oliver, Jadrien Steele and Michael Hordern. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Grint
- Writers:
- Frances Hodgson Burnett, Blanche Hanalis
- Producers:
- Steve Lanning
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Paynter
- Production:
- Viacom Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Rosemont Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Garden (1987) Trailer
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The Secret Garden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gennie James
as Mary Lennox
Barret Oliver
as Dickon Sowerby
Jadrien Steele
as Colin Craven
Michael Hordern
as Ben Weatherstaff
Billie Whitelaw
as Mrs. Medlock
Derek Jacobi
as Archibald Craven
Cassie Stuart
as Martha Sowerby
Pat Heywood
as Mrs. Sowerby
Alison Doody
as Lilias
Edward Tudor-Pole
as John the Footman
- David Waller
David Waller
as Dr. Craven
- Margaret Whiting
Margaret Whiting
as Nurse Boggs
Key crew
Directed by Alan Grint, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and Blanche Hanalis, produced by Steve Lanning.
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The Secret Garden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 49 ratings.
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The Secret Garden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Garden online?
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The Secret Garden (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Secret Garden?
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The main cast of The Secret Garden (1987) includes Gennie James, Barret Oliver, Jadrien Steele, Michael Hordern and Billie Whitelaw. The film was directed by Alan Grint. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Garden released?
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The Secret Garden was released on November 30, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Secret Garden worth watching?
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The Secret Garden (1987) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Secret Garden?
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Yes. The official The Secret Garden trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.