Broken Flowers (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2005, Broken Flowers is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Jim Jarmusch, running about 106 minutes. “Sometimes life brings some strange surprises” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As the devoutly single Don Johnston is dumped by his latest girlfriend, he receives an anonymous pink letter informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him.

Who’s in it. Broken Flowers stars Bill Murray as Don Johnston, Julie Delpy as Sherry, Sharon Stone as Laura and Tilda Swinton as Penny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Broken Flowers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.7M 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 Broken Flowers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Broken Flowers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Broken Flowers (2005)?
In US, Broken Flowers 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 Broken Flowers worth watching?
Broken Flowers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Broken Flowers?
Broken Flowers stars Bill Murray, Julie Delpy, Sharon Stone, Tilda Swinton and Jessica Lange.
When was Broken Flowers released?
Broken Flowers was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.