Garden State
Seen it?2004 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 14 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Fisher King, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$36 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 235K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zach Braff
- Zach BraffAndrew Largeman
- Natalie PortmanSam
- Ian HolmGideon Largeman
- Peter SarsgaardMark
- Jean SmartCarol
- Armando RiescoJesse
- Jackie HoffmanAunt Sylvia Largeman
- Method ManDiego
- Alex BurnsDave
- Ron LeibmanDr. Cohen