The Secret Garden

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Overview

The 1993 remake of The Secret Garden is a rendition of the classic Frances Hodgon Burnett novel about a young girl Kate Maberly who discovers an abandoned garden on her uncle's large Victorian country estate, as well as an invalid cousin she didn't realize she had. With the help of a local boy, the girl sets out to restore the garden and, once it is blooming again, she discovers it has magical powers.
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Overview

The 1993 remake of The Secret Garden is a rendition of the classic Frances Hodgon Burnett novel about a young girl Kate Maberly who discovers an abandoned garden on her uncle's large Victorian country estate, as well as an invalid cousin she didn't realize she had. With the help of a local boy, the girl sets out to restore the garden and, once it is blooming again, she discovers it has magical powers.
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Special Features

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Editorial Reviews

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This dark, disturbing version of a classic family story was directed with great delicacy by Agnieszka Holland. The novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first came to the screen in a 1919 silent version, then in the form of a beloved 1949 feature, starring Margaret O'Brien. Four decades later, renewed interest in the story prompted two made-for-television films, one in Britain and one in the United States; a 1991 Broadway musical; and this 1993 remake. Young Kate Maberly has the central role as an orphan girl sent to live in the creepy mansion of her reclusive uncle, in which a sensitive, disabled cousin resides. This joint British-American production also features veteran actors Maggie Smith and John Lynch. Movie magic provides a redeeming ending when the secret garden blooms; but much of the film can be frightening for younger children. Holland's work is mature, faithful to the original, and unusually challenging for "family" fare.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/8/2009
  • UPC: 883929084791
  • Original Release: 1993

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  • Source: Warner Home Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Repackaged / Pan & Scan
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Language: Français
  • Time: 1:42:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 644

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Kate Maberly Mary Lennox
Heydon Prowse Colin Craven
Andrew Knott Dickon
Maggie Smith Mrs. Medlock
Laura Crossley Martha
John Lynch Lord Craven
Walter Sparrow Ben Weatherstaff
Irène Jacob Mary's Mother/Lilias Craven
Frank Baker Government Official
Colin Bruce Major Lennox
Karen Lindsay-Stewart
Arthur Spreckley John
David Stoll Grandfather at Dock
Technical Credits
Agnieszka Holland Director
Marit Allen Costumes/Costume Designer
David Brown Asst. Director
David Brown Asst. Director
Roy Button Production Designer
Francis Ford Coppola Executive Producer
Stuart Craig Production Designer
Roger Deakins Cinematographer
John Evans Special Effects
Fred Fuchs Producer
John King Art Director
Drew Kunin Sound/Sound Designer
Isabelle Lorente Editor
Tom Luddy Producer
Susan Martin Screenwriter
Stephenie McMillan Set Decoration/Design
Menno Meyjes Screenwriter
Zbigniew Preisner Score Composer
Fred Roos Producer
Peter Russell Art Director
Jenny Shircore Makeup
Caroline Thompson Associate Producer, Screenwriter
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Secret Garden
1. Mary's Story [3:14]
2. Disaster [1:06]
3. Plain Piece Goods [3:32]
4. Misselthwaite [2:57]
5. Lonely Rooms [5:27]
6. Martha [4:25]
7. Outside to Play [2:48]
8. Ben and Dickon [2:06]
9. A Freathered Friend [3:02]
10. Behind the Door [3:48]
11. Wick [3:54]
12. Just out of Reach [1:24]
13. A Secret Cousin [4:23]
14. Firt Planting [2:29]
15. Sharing Secrets [4:00]
16. A Bit of Earth [4:46]
17. Two People Afraid [3:46]
18. Spring Comes [1:59]
19. Letting in Light [5:21]
20. "I Have Spoken" [1:23]
21. "I Imagined This" [3:06]
22. "You Making Magic?" [4:12]
23. Baby Steps [2:01]
24. Pictures/Garden [4:30]
25. Medlock Intervenes [2:14]
26. Set a Spirit Free [1:55]
27. Summoned by Dream [6:03]
28. Face to Face [3:50]
29. "Back to Life" [2:49]
30. The Whole World [4:42]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Secret Garden
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      Cast & Crew
      A Labor of Love
      How Does Your Garden Grow?
      Misselthwaite Manor
      Costume Drama
      Children and Animals
      Special Effects
      Theatrical Trailers
         A Little Pricess (1995)
         The Secret Garden (1949)
         The Secret Garden (1993)
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Customer Reviews

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Wonderful Garden

    This was simply an enchanting and delightful film. I loved it as a child and I believe I always will.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 7, 2003

    One of my Favorites

    I think the Secret Garden is definatly a great movie. Its a movie for all ages. I think that the actors were all really great and they should be known alot better than they are. The scenes in the movies are really beautiful and its that kind of movie that gives you the feeling that theres always hope and enoughlove for everyone. Oh and Dickon is really cute! lol

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Brilliant foray into Nature

    Agnieszka Holland's 1993 direction of The Secret Garden is flawless. This film is a joy, and should be seen by children and parents alike.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A CLASIC

    ALL HOMES SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF THIS. IT'S GOOD FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS. A GOOD FAMILY FUN FILM TO WATCH.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    out of this world

    It made me want to wach it again and again! The parts I loved the most was when the girl and boy replenished her Aunts garden, helped her cousin learn how to walk, and the end of the wonderful story when the dad sees what his Nice did to the his wifes garden and sees his son walk with out anyone or things help!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great family film.

    The Secret Garden is one of the best films I have ever seen. I shared it with my oldest son, and later on with his little brother. The scenery in this film is absolutely breathtaking - almost as breathtaking as the story itself. You'll love this movie which will become a timeless classic for sure. The characters are as deep as the message in the story. Grab a box of tissue and enjoy a far away land where a child finds love & life again. Beautiful story - enjoy !!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Loved it

    I loved this movie. It is as good as the book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Uplifting!

    The Secret Garden (1993) is a beautiful heartwarming inspirational movie! I also really like the version from 1949 that starred Margaret O'Brien and Dean Stockwell but my favorite is this 1993 Kate Maberly version. This is a great movie to watch when your are stressed out and need to boost your spirits. Very uplifting!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2005

    The Best Movie Ever Made

    The Secret Garden is a timeless tale to be told over and over again. When you watch this movie your heart will be filled with love for it.You'll want to watch it forever. So this proves that the Secret Garden is for sure the best movie ever made.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Best!!

    I think this was the first movie my parents ever bought me, and that's saying alot. I just love this movie and for some crazy and scary reason, I cry in the ending (I also cried when I couldn't find a pencil to write with so...) Anyways, it's a great movie and the actors are all convincing and even if I haven't seen the original movie, THIS ONE IS THIRTY TIMES BETTER!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 27, 2003

    Awesome

    The Secret Garden is my favourite book and now it's my favourite movie. It's magical and the actors are very convincing.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    First Fave

    This movie was my very first favorite movie! Like...since I was 7 years old! And duh, that's already 11 years ago...and I still love the movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    LOVED IT!!!!

    omigod! this movie is soooo good and i think Colin is soooo cute! hehe..in a poor farmer boy kind of way.hes so cute! lol anyways i have loved this movie for soo long for like 4 yrs. ive owned it and I love it sooooo much! its so cute when they sit on the swing! lol its soooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This is a lovely movie that is very magical and good for everyone.

    ''The Secret Garden'' is a very nice movie that is magical and wonderful. It is a movie that shows people can change if they are loved. It also brings hope to whoever may watch it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Hope for all ages

    This movie sent out different hope for people of different ages. It held fantasy for the young, love for those seeking it, and eternal happiness and beauty for those who want it. I loved the movie for its tender moments and realistic yet fantasy like attitude. A big two thumbs up for the actors and actresses as well as producer.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Secret Garden. Review by *TaN*

    ''I believed this film to be informative in that it was set in the 1800's and recent viewers would have (most likely) been unaware of what it was like during that era. This film could quite possibly have been a joy to watch for some as the storyline was very realistic, made perfect sense and portrayed natural feeling and emotions which viewers could easily relate to. I thought the actors played the roles of their characters very well and made the viewers feel like they were also experiencing what the actors were going through on-screen.''

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    It's Interesting

    The Actors and actresses act really well and showed expression well.Mary shows how she feels really well. The scenes are good because they show the difference between the places and the emotions in each room I didn't like the Secret Garden because it is disappointing compared to the book because the story is changes in ways. It more a movie for younger children not teenagers. The movie seems to go on & on & on & on.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A magical movie and wonderful book

    It was a good story line and you got interested in it. It was a movie that was for all ages. It happy happy and sad parts. It made you feel good about yourself. I liked the idea that it was a secret garden. My favourite scene was when the garden grew at the speed of the eye it was a great idea that you good just watch the garden grow all the beautiful flowers just sprang in to life. The only thing I didn't like about it was they were onlt ten years old and they were a bit lovie-dovie. But over all it was fasinating , magical movie.

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    Posted February 19, 2010

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