The Botanist (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2026, The Botanist is a drama and fantasy film directed by Jing Yi, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In a remote village in Xinjiang, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants. He soon meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.
Who’s in it. The Botanist stars Jahseleh Yesl as Arsin, Ren Zihan as Meiyu, Nurdaolet Jalen as Brother and Eramazan Sarhet as Grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Botanist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Botanist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Botanist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Botanist (2026)?
- In IN, The Botanist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Botanist worth watching?
- The Botanist holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Botanist?
- The Botanist stars Jahseleh Yesl, Ren Zihan, Nurdaolet Jalen, Eramazan Sarhet and Jomajan Songhat.
- When was The Botanist released?
- The Botanist was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.