The Garden Left Behind (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, The Garden Left Behind is a drama film directed by Flavio Alves, running about 88 minutes. “It's her life. It's her dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Traces the relationship between Tina, a young Mexican trans woman, and Eliana, her grandmother, as they navigate Tina's transition and struggle to build a life for themselves as undocumented immigrants in New York City.
Who’s in it. The Garden Left Behind stars Carlie Guevara as Tina, Michael Madsen as Kevin, Ed Asner as Dr. Cleary and Danny Flaherty as Oscar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Garden Left Behind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Garden Left Behind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Garden Left Behind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Garden Left Behind (2020)?
- In US, The Garden Left Behind is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Garden Left Behind worth watching?
- The Garden Left Behind holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Garden Left Behind?
- The Garden Left Behind stars Carlie Guevara, Michael Madsen, Ed Asner, Danny Flaherty and Anthony Abdo.
- When was The Garden Left Behind released?
- The Garden Left Behind was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.