The Constant Gardener (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2005, The Constant Gardener is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Fernando Meirelles, running about 129 minutes. “Love. At any cost.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Justin Quayle is a low-level British diplomat who has always gone about his work very quietly, not causing any problems. But after his radical wife Tessa is killed he becomes determined to find out why, thrusting himself into the middle of a very dangerous conspiracy.

Who’s in it. The Constant Gardener stars Ralph Fiennes as Justin Quayle, Rachel Weisz as Tessa Quayle, Danny Huston as Sandy Woodrow and Bill Nighy as Sir Bernard Pellegrin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Constant Gardener has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $82.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Constant Gardener page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Constant Gardener tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Constant Gardener (2005)?
In US, The Constant Gardener is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Constant Gardener worth watching?
The Constant Gardener holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Constant Gardener?
The Constant Gardener stars Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy and Donald Sumpter.
When was The Constant Gardener released?
The Constant Gardener was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.