Garden (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1971, Garden is an animation film directed by Christopher Nutter, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A film animation experiment in metaphoric imagery. This is a surrealistic garden where the earth seethes with strange, unusual shapes and activity, accelerated in movement, compressed in time. Insect-like creatures dart under and over the sand with elusive swiftness; Picasso-like faces stare momentarily upward, mutate, and disappear; wilted blossoms become suddenly animated. What happens on the screen is punctuated and accompanied by synthetic sound effects.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Garden sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Garden tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Garden (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Garden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Garden worth watching?
- Garden holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Garden released?
- Garden was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.