The Secret Garden 1987

The Secret Garden

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Movie Info

Young, orphaned Mary Lennox (Gennie James) leaves her residence in India to live with her uncle Archibald Craven (Derek Jacobi) at his lavish manor in Yorkshire, England. Ignored by her heartless uncle, Mary finds refugee in a hidden garden tended by a boy named Dickon Sowerby (Barret Oliver). One day, Mary is amazed to discover a miraculous power emanating from the garden, which begins to thaw long-withheld affections in the Craven household -- even healing Archibald's ailing son.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Alan Grint
Producer:

Steve Lanning
Runtime:

1h 33m
Sound Mix:

Stereo

Cast & Crew

Gennie James
Mary Lennox

Barret Oliver
Dickon Sowerby

Derek Jacobi
Archibald Craven

Jadrien Steele
Colin Craven

Michael Hordern
Ben Weatherstaff

Billie Whitelaw
Mrs. Medlock

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Critic Reviews for The Secret Garden

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Friendship and teamwork shine in classic book adaptation.

January 10, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Tom Cassidy
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Audience Reviews for The Secret Garden

Jan 23, 2010

This was not exactly my favorite adaptation of this story, but it was okay. IF I remember correctly, it was filmed like a play.

Jennifer D Super Reviewer
Mar 04, 2007

Every child wishes they had a secret garden. Great film.

Terri H Super Reviewer
Dec 18, 2006

My favourite version of the story.

Rebecca E Super Reviewer