The Secret Garden (1993)
Kernel Score: 85% · 963 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1993-08-13
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch The Secret Garden
- Free with ads: VIX , YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.
The Secret Garden parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that this classic family film deals with the loss of parents and childhood neglect but ultimately delivers a hopeful, healing story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Agnieszka Holland
Cast
- Kate Maberly as Mary Lennox
- Heydon Prowse as Colin Craven
- Andrew Knott as Dickon
- Maggie Smith as Mrs. Medlock
- Irène Jacob as Mary's Mother / Lilias Craven
- Laura Crossley as Martha
- John Lynch as Lord Archibald Craven
- Walter Sparrow as Ben Weatherstaff
- Valerie Hill as Cook
- Andrea Pickering as Betty Butterworth
The Secret Garden FAQ
Is The Secret Garden good?
The Secret Garden has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 963 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Secret Garden?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on VIX , YouTube Free and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Secret Garden OK for kids?
The Secret Garden is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this classic family film deals with the loss of parents and childhood neglect but ultimately delivers a hopeful, healing story.
What movies are like The Secret Garden?
If you liked The Secret Garden, try A Little Princess, Viridiana, Downton Abbey and A Princess for Christmas.