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BIG FEELINGS · LITTLE DREAMERS
G2000·1h 40m·Drama / Family

Back to the Secret Garden.

An old garden needs a new friend.

Years after the original garden was restored, its magic and vitality are fading. A young orphan named Lizzie finds a way inside and sets out to bring it back to life.

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Why it’s a little special

A new generation carries on the garden's themes of friendship, patience and attentive care.

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G
General audiences

US film rating

Orphanhood, loneliness and arguments among children. The neglected garden and uncertainty about its future create gentle suspense.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Michael Tuchner
Starring
Joan Plowright, Camilla Belle, Cherie Lunghi, George Baker, Leigh Lawson, David Warner, Aled Roberts, Florence Hoath, Justin Girdler
Written by
Joe Wiesenfeld
Produced by
Nick Gillott, Robert a Halmi, David V. Picker, Norman Rosemont, Joe Wiesenfeld
Release date
August 11, 2000
Runtime
100 minutes
Genre
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Studio
Lionsgate
Language
English
LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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