Garden State (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, Garden State is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Zach Braff, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
Who’s in it. Garden State stars Zach Braff as Andrew Largeman, Natalie Portman as Sam, Ian Holm as Gideon Largeman and Peter Sarsgaard as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Garden State has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Garden State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Garden State tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Garden State (2004)?
- In US, Garden State is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Garden State worth watching?
- Garden State holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Garden State?
- Garden State stars Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, Peter Sarsgaard and Jean Smart.
- When was Garden State released?
- Garden State was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.