Strange Gardens
2003, French. Directed by Jean Becker.
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean BeckerDirector
- Jacques VilleretJacques Pouzay
- André DussollierAndré Designy
- Thierry LhermitteThierry Plaisance
- Benoît MagimelEmile Bailleul
- Suzanne FlonMarie Gerbier
- Isabelle CandelierLouise, Jacques' wife
- Victor GarrivierFélix Gerbier
- Bernard CollinsBernd
- Damien JouillerotLucien, Jacques's son
- Jean-Claude DurandRaoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
- Michel CordesBoss of the shooting
- Nina-Paloma PollyFrançoise, Jacques' daughter
Details
- Released
- 26 March 2003
- Original title
- Effroyables Jardins
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Guillaume Laurant, Jean Becker, Jean Cosmos
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Strange Gardens: quick answers
Is Strange Gardens worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Strange Gardens have a post-credits scene?
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Strange Gardens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Strange Gardens yet.
Which OTT platform is Strange Gardens on?
Strange Gardens isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 March 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Strange Gardens?
If you liked Strange Gardens, try All Fired Up, Break, Landline.
Who directed Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens (2003) was directed by Jean Becker and stars Jacques Villeret, André Dussollier, Thierry Lhermitte.