The Secret Garden (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1994, The Secret Garden is a family and animation film directed by Dave Edwards.
What it’s about. Animated TV-film version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story about a spoiled English orphan who lives in India but is transplanted to her uncle's old, mysterious house in England after her parents' deaths. After making friends with a country boy and several animals, who talk here, she discovers many secrets on the grounds, including a locked-up, neglected garden and a locked-up, sickly boy, who turns out to be her cousin.
Who’s in it. The Secret Garden stars Honor Blackman as Mrs. Medlock (voice), Derek Jacobi as Archibald Craven (voice), Glynis Johns as Darjeeling (voice) and Anndi McAfee as Mary Lennox (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Secret Garden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Secret Garden page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Garden tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Garden (1994)?
- In GB, The Secret Garden is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Secret Garden worth watching?
- The Secret Garden holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Secret Garden?
- The Secret Garden stars Honor Blackman, Derek Jacobi, Glynis Johns and Anndi McAfee.
- When was The Secret Garden released?
- The Secret Garden was released in 1994.