Eden (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, Eden is a drama film directed by Howard Goldberg, running about 106 minutes. “Let your spirits soar.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story of a New England boys' school and of one of the students who is infatuated with an instructor's wife who has Multiple Sclerosis. The woman struggles to show her strict husband how love rather than demands helps the student to blossom, but finally she falls into a coma. While she is able to have some 'looking down' awareness of what is happening, her coma is what brings her husband to an understanding of the needs of others.
Who’s in it. Eden stars Joanna Going as Helen Kunen, Dylan Walsh as Bill Kunen, Sean Patrick Flanery as Dave Edgerton and Anna Faris as Dithy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Eden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eden (1998)?
- In US, Eden is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eden worth watching?
- Eden holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eden?
- Eden stars Joanna Going, Dylan Walsh, Sean Patrick Flanery, Anna Faris and Sean Christensen.
- When was Eden released?
- Eden was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.