The Secret Garden
1993, English. Directed by Agnieszka Holland.
The timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope and love grow.
A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The Secret Garden isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Agnieszka HollandDirector
- Kate MaberlyMary Lennox
- Heydon ProwseColin Craven
- Andrew KnottDickon
- Maggie SmithMrs. Medlock
- Irène JacobMary's Mother / Lilias Craven
- Laura CrossleyMartha
- John LynchLord Archibald Craven
- Walter SparrowBen Weatherstaff
- Valerie HillCook
- Andrea PickeringBetty Butterworth
- Peter MoretonWill
- Arthur SpreckleyJohn
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1993
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Caroline Thompson
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $40M
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What The Secret Garden is based on
The Secret Garden is based on The Secret Garden, a 1912 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Novel · 1912
The Secret Garden
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
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The Secret Garden: quick answers
Is The Secret Garden worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,027 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Secret Garden have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret Garden. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret Garden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret Garden is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Garden on?
The Secret Garden isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Garden?
If you liked The Secret Garden, try The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, House of Anubis: The Touchstone of Ra.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden (1993) was directed by Agnieszka Holland and stars Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott.
What is The Secret Garden based on?
The Secret Garden is based on The Secret Garden, a 1912 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.