The Gardener (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2012, The Gardener is a drama and documentary film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An Iranian filmmaker and his son travel to Haifa, Israel to investigate a religion that originated a hundred and seventy years ago. Youth from all over come to Haifa to join this religion, and those who serve in the gardens that surround the holy places develop peace-loving attitudes through their interactions with nature. The filmmaker shares with his son the idea that if the Iranian people had adopted a peaceful religion, Iran would not be preparing a nuclear attack on Israel, but the son believes that all religions tend to bring about destruction. As a result of these arguments, father and son separate from one another and pursue their own paths.
Who’s in it. The Gardener stars Ririva Eona Mabi, Paula Asadi, Bal Kumari Gurung and Ian David Huang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Gardener 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 Gardener page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gardener tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gardener (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gardener change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gardener worth watching?
- The Gardener holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gardener?
- The Gardener stars Ririva Eona Mabi, Paula Asadi, Bal Kumari Gurung, Ian David Huang and Maysam Makhmalbaf.
- When was The Gardener released?
- The Gardener was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.