The Secret Garden (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1949, The Secret Garden is a drama and family film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, running about 92 minutes. “The Key to the Most Unusual Picture of the Year” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Cholera takes the parents of Mary Lennox, she is shipped from India to England to live with her Uncle Craven. Mary changes the lives of those she encounters at her Uncle's remote estate.
Who’s in it. The Secret Garden stars Margaret O'Brien as Mary Lennox, Dean Stockwell as Colin Craven, Herbert Marshall as Archibald Craven and Gladys Cooper as Mrs. Medlock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Secret Garden has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Secret Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Garden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Garden (1949)?
- In US, The Secret Garden is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Secret Garden worth watching?
- The Secret Garden holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Secret Garden?
- The Secret Garden stars Margaret O'Brien, Dean Stockwell, Herbert Marshall, Gladys Cooper and Elsa Lanchester.