Sign in

Strange Gardens

2003·Movie
1h 35min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Watch

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Strange Gardens fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

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.
Historical DramaFather-Son RelationshipHidden PastEmotional RevelationForgiveness and UnderstandingWorld War II EraFamily SecretsHuman Connection

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Strange Gardens

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Strange Gardens legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Strange Gardens in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Strange Gardens worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Strange Gardens?

1 h 35 min

Strange Gardens runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Strange Gardens in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Strange Gardens?

4BECZFRSK

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Strange Gardens in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Strange Gardens use?

All Germans Are NazisToken Good TeammatePre-War Civilian CareerDeconstructionYou Have Failed MeSad ClownShot at DawnWould Not Shoot a CivilianHistorical Person PunchlineHeroic SacrificeTragic KeepsakeDisproportionate Retributionand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Strange Gardens, including All Germans Are Nazis, Token Good Teammate, Pre-War Civilian Career.