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Garden State

2004 · Film · 102 min

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Plot

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.

About Garden State

Garden State is a 2004 American romantic comedy drama film, written and directed by Zach Braff, and starring him, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard and Ian Holm. The film centers on Andrew Largeman (Braff), a 26-year-old actor/waiter who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies. Braff based the film on his real life experiences. It was filmed in April and May 2003 and released on July 28, 2004. New Jersey was the main setting and primary shooting location. Garden State received positive reviews and was a box office success. It was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival. The film's soundtrack, selected by Braff, won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

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Cast

  • Zach BraffAndrew Largeman
  • Natalie PortmanSam
  • Ian HolmGideon Largeman
  • Peter SarsgaardMark
  • Jean SmartCarol
  • Armando RiescoJesse
  • Jackie HoffmanAunt Sylvia Largeman
  • Method ManDiego
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