The Cement Garden
1993, English. Directed by Andrew Birkin.
Love knows no limits.
After the death of her husband, the mother of Julie, Jack, Sue and Tom begins to suffer from a mysterious illness. Aware that she is going to have to go into hospital she opens a bank account for the children, so that they can be financially self-sufficient and will be able to avoid being taken into care by the authorities. Unfortunately she also dies and Julie and Jack (the older, teenage children) decide to hide her body in the basement so that they can have free reign of their household. Soon Tom has taken to dressing as a girl whilst Sue has become increasingly reticent, confiding only to her diary, meanwhile Jack and Julie sense an attraction developing for each other. However Julie's new beau, Derek, threatens to unearth the many dark secrets within this family as he becomes increasingly suspicious of Jack.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cement Garden
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- Released
- 20 February 1993
- Country
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Andrew Birkin
- Box office
- $323K
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What The Cement Garden is based on
The Cement Garden is based on The Cement Garden, a 1978 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 1978
The Cement Garden
By Ian McEwan
Published by Jonathan Cape
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The Cement Garden: quick answers
Is The Cement Garden worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Cement Garden have a post-credits scene?
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The Cement Garden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Cement Garden on?
The Cement Garden isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cement Garden?
If you liked The Cement Garden, try Crash, I Smile Back, Blonde.
Who directed The Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden (1993) was directed by Andrew Birkin and stars Andrew Robertson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alice Coulthard.
What is The Cement Garden based on?
The Cement Garden is based on The Cement Garden, a 1978 novel by Ian McEwan, published by Jonathan Cape.