The Spanish Gardener (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, The Spanish Gardener is a drama film directed by Philip Leacock, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Harrington Brande, a British diplomat who recently broke up with his wife, is stationed in a small coastal town in Spain with his son, Nicholas. Harrington is unreasonably possessive of Nicholas and becomes jealous when he begins to form a close friendship with Jose, their gentle gardener.
Who’s in it. The Spanish Gardener stars Dirk Bogarde as Jose, Jon Whiteley as Nicholas Brande, Michael Hordern as Harrington Brande and Cyril Cusack as Garcia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Spanish Gardener has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spanish Gardener page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spanish Gardener tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spanish Gardener (1956)?
- In US, The Spanish Gardener is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spanish Gardener worth watching?
- The Spanish Gardener holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spanish Gardener?
- The Spanish Gardener stars Dirk Bogarde, Jon Whiteley, Michael Hordern, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was The Spanish Gardener released?
- The Spanish Gardener was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.