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Feature film — 2004

Garden State (2004)

7.11h 42mComedy — Drama — Romance

Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.

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A high-signal pick with 2,146 votes.

Camelot Pictures / Jersey Films / Double Feature Films / Fox Searchlight Pictures / Miramax

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Director: Zach Braff

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Cast & crew

Zach Braff as Andrew Largeman

Zach Braff

Andrew Largeman

Natalie Portman as Sam

Natalie Portman

Sam

Ian Holm as Gideon Largeman

Ian Holm

Gideon Largeman

Peter Sarsgaard as Mark

Peter Sarsgaard

Mark

Jean Smart as Carol

Jean Smart

Carol

Armando Riesco as Jesse

Armando Riesco

Jesse

Jackie Hoffman as Aunt Sylvia Largeman

Jackie Hoffman

Aunt Sylvia Largeman

Method Man as Diego

Method Man

Diego

Alex Burns as Dave

Alex Burns

Dave

Ron Leibman as Dr. Cohen

Ron Leibman

Dr. Cohen

Jim Parsons as Tim

Jim Parsons

Tim

Michael Weston as Kenny

Michael Weston

Kenny

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