Movies where gardens, and growing plants are part of the plot
9/3/2025 07:56am
Here are some movies where gardens and growing plants are integral to the plot:
1. **The Garden** (1995): A disillusioned teacher moves to a derelict house in his family garden, where he is visited by a beautiful neighbor, famous philosophers, his ex-lover, and more.
2. **The Secret Garden** (1993 and 1949): In the 1993 version, a young girl is sent to England after living in India and discovers secrets and intrigue in her new surroundings. In the 1949 version, a girl is sent to live with her uncle on his estate, where she finds much intrigue and secrets.
3. **Last Year at Marienbad** (1961): A man becomes acquainted with a woman who insists they have met before, set in a strange and isolated chateau.
4. **The Great Beauty** (2013): Jep Gambardella, a man who has seduced his way through the nightlife of Rome, finds beauty in the timeless landscape of gardens after his 65th birthday.
5. **The Cement Garden** (1993): Four children live with their terminally ill mother, and after she dies, they try to hold onto the memories.
6. **A Little Chaos** (2014): Kate Winslet’s character is a landscaper and gardener in Louis XIV’s stunning garden in Versailles, and the movie follows her adventures.
7. **Little Women** (2019): The movie features the beautiful gardens of Aunt March’s Parisian home, adding to the romantic atmosphere.
8. **Downton Abbey** (Various): The show is known for its stunning interior shots, costumes, characters, and of course, the gardens. It’s a great example of how gardens can be used to tell a story and add to the overall atmosphere of a film.
9. **This Beautiful Fantastic** (2017): This indie movie features heartwarming characters and a plot that revolves around the simplicity and purity of gardens and gardening.
10. **Rivers and Tides** (2001): This documentary focuses on the work of artist Andy Goldsworthy, who creates ephemeral sculptures made from elements of nature, including plants and gardens.
These movies not only feature beautiful gardens but also use them as a narrative device to explore themes and character development.