The Plant (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1995, The Plant is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Lewis, running about 95 minutes. “Strange tale of an alien who moves to a leafy London suburb.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a garden in a London suburb, corpses sprout out of the earth on during a live television gardening programme called Down to Earth. However, it soon appears that these human bodies are not dead people, they are grown there, like plants. The question is who is growing these bodies and for which purpose.
Who’s in it. The Plant stars Joanna Roth as Connie, Valentine Pelka as Max, Clive Francis as DCI Pinker and Tim Preece as Alan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Plant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plant (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Plant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Plant worth watching?
- The Plant holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plant?
- The Plant stars Joanna Roth, Valentine Pelka, Clive Francis, Tim Preece and Sally Dexter.