Garden of War (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1968, Garden of War is a drama film directed by Neville D'Almeida, running about 91 minutes. “A Love Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edson is having an affair with a left-wing aspiring movie director during Brazil's military dictatorship years. He tries to get some easy money for her film, but ends up being arrested and tortured as his torturers suspect he's involved in a plot to overthrow the militar government.
Who’s in it. Garden of War stars Joel Barcellos as Edson, Maria do Rosário as Maria, Hugo Carvana and Paulo Villaça as Basbaum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Garden of War 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 Garden of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Garden of War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Garden of War (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Garden of War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Garden of War worth watching?
- Garden of War holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Garden of War?
- Garden of War stars Joel Barcellos, Maria do Rosário, Hugo Carvana, Paulo Villaça and Guará Rodrigues.
- When was Garden of War released?
- Garden of War was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.