The Chalk Garden (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, The Chalk Garden is a drama and mystery film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 105 minutes. “A girl on the verge of womanhood... a woman on the edge of loneliness... both suspicious of affection, yet starved for love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden – a stately household drama set on the cliffs of the English south coast. Edith Evans plays a matriarchal grandmother who, in raising her granddaughter, has neglected her other love – a barren chalk garden. Mayhem ensues as Laurel's behavior frightens away a succession of governesses until an enigmatic one is hired in spite of her mysterious references. She skillfully sets about tending to the girl's reckless emotions and the pitifully failed garden.
Who’s in it. The Chalk Garden stars Deborah Kerr as Miss Madrigal, Hayley Mills as Laurel, John Mills as Maitland and Edith Evans as Mrs. St. Maugham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Chalk Garden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Chalk Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chalk Garden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chalk Garden (1964)?
- In US, The Chalk Garden is available to 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 Chalk Garden worth watching?
- The Chalk Garden holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chalk Garden?
- The Chalk Garden stars Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills, Edith Evans and Felix Aylmer.
- When was The Chalk Garden released?
- The Chalk Garden was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.