There have been numerous fascinating movies that deal with the cultivation of different kinds of plants, highlighting people’s love for Botany and the numerous benefits it brings. Below is a list of the top 10 gardening movies of all time. These movies centered around gardening or plants are perfect to watch with your family during movie night.
Colin Briggs, an inmate played by Clive Owen, discovers his passion for gardening while serving his sentence. The prison garden he and his fellow inmates work on becomes a thriving one and catches the attention of a flamboyant gardening expert, Georgina Woodhouse, portrayed by Helen Mirren. Georgina is impressed with the work of the prisoners and offers to sponsor them in an upcoming flower show. The comedy, set in Britain, follows the journey of hardened prisoners as they become gifted gardeners and enter their prize flowers in the Hampton Court Garden Show. At the show, Colin Briggs meets Georgina’s daughter, and a romance between them blossoms.
2. The Secret Garden (1993)
This is a lovely and beautifully narrated story that revolves around a lonely orphan girl who moves in with her uncle in a daunting British mansion. As she starts to explore her new and seemingly isolated environment, she uncovers its secrets. This movie might just be the beginning of a love for gardening for many viewers. The Secret Garden’s charming and imaginative landscaping leaves us yearning for hidden keys.
3. Little Women (2019)
Greta Gerwig’s remake of the classic tale primarily focuses on the March girls’ humble beginnings, I especially loved Aunt March’s Parisian residence. It’s such a beautiful place with its elegant lawns and romantic benches. It gives a hint about the family’s future.
4. Medicine Man (1992)
Dr. Robert Campbell, portrayed by Sean Connery, is an unusual ethnobotanist who is investigating a botanical substance in the Amazon that has the potential to fight cancer. In search of him, the pharmaceutical company Aston Laboratories sends biochemist Dr. Rae Crane into the Amazon rainforest along with necessary equipment and supplies. Campbell’s wife and research partner abandons him, and he becomes disappointed with her for not providing necessary information.
5. The Gardener (2021)
An immigrant ex-soldier, working as a gardener at an English manor, must use his old skills to protect the family from violent home invaders.
6. It's Complicated (2009)
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7. FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Many children who grew up in the 80s were inspired to become environmentalists after watching the movie FernGully. The film is set in an Australian rainforest and follows the story of a fairy named Crysta. When Crysta accidentally shrinks a young logger named Zak to fairy size, she must unite all the forest creatures to protect their home from the loggers and Hexxus – a malevolent pollution entity.
8. This Beautiful Fantastic (2017)
This Beautiful Fantastic is a modern-day fairy tale that tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a reclusive, agoraphobic young woman named Finday, who aspires to become a children’s book author, and a wealthy, grumpy neighbor who becomes her unexpected mentor. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful garden in the heart of London, the film explores the transformative power of friendship and the beauty of nature.
9, Atonement (2007)
The movie “Atonement” is set in a location just north of London, before and during World War II. The plot revolves around the theme of loss and deception, but amidst all the chaos, the pristine gardens offer a visual escape. The movie opens on a happy note, with scenes of an English country house between the wars, which are like a dream of elegance. However, things take a turn when a 13-year-old girl sees something she misunderstands, tells a lie, and destroys all possibility of happiness in three lives, including her own. The movie is an emotional rollercoaster ride that depicts the consequences of one’s actions, and the price one pays for telling a lie.
10. Tom`s Midnight garden (1999)
The movie “Tom’s Midnight Garden” tells the story of a young boy named Tom Long, who is visiting his Aunt and Uncle while his brother is recovering from measles. Tom is disappointed to find that there is no garden to play in. However, his disappointment turns into wonder when he discovers a magical garden that only appears at night. Tom embarks on a journey beyond the boundaries of reality to a secret, haunted place, which takes him half a century back in time. This is a tale of enchantment, shadows, and lost memories.
