Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- mysterious
- dreamy
- family movie night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the adaptation faithful in spirit while appreciating its charming fantasy elements, vivid production, and fresh visual interpretation, though overall responses were mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mary, Colin, and Dickon revive the neglected garden while Colin regains physical confidence and family bonds begin to heal.
Misselthwaite Manor contains hidden rooms, a locked garden, and secrets surrounding Archibald Craven’s loss.
Mary arrives in Yorkshire after losing her parents and changes through her connection with Colin, Dickon, and the garden.
Critics specifically praise the stunning colors, vistas, and strong fantasy element surrounding the garden and manor.
Films like The Secret Garden, and why
A Little Princess
children's fantasy, hidden garden setting, emotional healing, and friendship-driven adventure
The Little Princess
orphaned child protagonist, ornate country house, period atmosphere, and transformative friendship
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
family fantasy centered on a child entering an enchanted natural world and finding emotional renewal
Bridge to Terabithia
literary children's fantasy with imaginative landscapes, grief, and restorative wonder
Movie Details
- Director
- Marc Munden
- Release Date
- 2020-07-08
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (623)
Cast
- Dixie Egerickx
- Tommy Gene Surridge
- Colin Firth
- Julie Walters
- Maeve Dermody
- Edan Hayhurst
- Amir Wilson
- Isis Davis
- Richard Hansell
- David Verrey
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Secret Garden about?
- A grieving colonial orphan unlocks a neglected Yorkshire garden and helps two damaged children rediscover health, friendship, and family joy.
- What is The Secret Garden like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Secret Garden as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Secret Garden violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Secret Garden.
- What did critics think of The Secret Garden?
- Critics broadly found the adaptation faithful in spirit while appreciating its charming fantasy elements, vivid production, and fresh visual interpretation, though overall responses were mixed.
- Which films are like The Secret Garden?
- Films with a similar feel include A Little Princess, The Little Princess, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Bridge to Terabithia.
- How long is The Secret Garden?
- The Secret Garden runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Secret Garden?
- In United States, The Secret Garden streams on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
