The Secret Garden
1987, English. Directed by Alan Grint.
The timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope and love grow.
When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she is sent back to England to live in a country mansion. The lord is a strange old man-- frail and deformed, immensely kind but so melancholy. She wishes to discover what has caused him so much sorrow and to bring joy back to the household. It all must have something to do with the screams and wails which echo through the house at night and no one wants to talk about.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Alan GrintDirector
- Gennie JamesMary Lennox
- Barret OliverDickon Sowerby
- Jadrien SteeleColin Craven
- Michael HordernBen Weatherstaff
- Billie WhitelawMrs. Medlock
- Derek JacobiArchibald Craven
- Cassie StuartMartha Sowerby
- Pat HeywoodMrs. Sowerby
- Alison DoodyLilias
- Edward Tudor-PoleJohn the Footman
- David WallerDr. Craven
- Margaret WhitingNurse Boggs
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1987
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Blanche Hanalis
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What The Secret Garden is based on
The Secret Garden is based on The Secret Garden (1912) by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
1912
The Secret Garden
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
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The Secret Garden: quick answers
What comes after The Secret Garden?
Next in the series: Back to the Secret Garden (2000).
Is The Secret Garden worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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 PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Garden on?
The Secret Garden isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1987. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Garden?
If you liked The Secret Garden, try The Good Witch, The Good Witch's Family, Twitches Too.
Who directed The Secret Garden?
The Secret Garden (1987) was directed by Alan Grint and stars Gennie James, Barret Oliver, Jadrien Steele.
What is The Secret Garden based on?
The Secret Garden is based on The Secret Garden (1912) by Frances Hodgson Burnett.