The Garden (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1968, The Garden is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Švankmajer, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Frank visits his friend Josef, who introduces him to his pedigree rabbits and his wife Mary. Frank is more interested in the slightly unsettling fact that Josef and Mary's garden fence is entirely made up of living people holding hands. Finally, Frank asks Josef how he manages to keep the fence together..
Who’s in it. The Garden stars Jiří Hálek as Josef, Luděk Kopřiva as Frank, Míla Myslíková as Mary and Václav Borovička as Boruvka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Garden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Garden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Garden (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Garden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Garden worth watching?
- The Garden holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Garden?
- The Garden stars Jiří Hálek, Luděk Kopřiva, Míla Myslíková, Václav Borovička and František Husák.
- When was The Garden released?
- The Garden was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.