
Feature film — 2004
Garden State (2004)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

Zach Braff
Andrew Largeman

Natalie Portman
Sam

Ian Holm
Gideon Largeman

Peter Sarsgaard
Mark

Jean Smart
Carol

Armando Riesco
Jesse

Jackie Hoffman
Aunt Sylvia Largeman

Method Man
Diego

Alex Burns
Dave

Ron Leibman
Dr. Cohen

Jim Parsons
Tim

Michael Weston
Kenny
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