The Gardener

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 47m

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Release Date:

Apr 17, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 47m

Synopsis

A cosmetics heiress escapes to a mountain cottage to defend her family's legacy. A bond with an enigmatic gardener sparks a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery.
Moviegoers are saying
Dabney Day's 'The Gardener' polarizes audiences with its deliberately meditative pace and philosophical gardening metaphors, earning passionate defenders who praise its 'defiant stillness' while critics dismiss it as a 'pretentious bore' that feels more like a Lifetime movie than theatrical drama. The film's enigmatic didgeridoo, wallet-chain wearing gardener, and repetitive garden sequences have become unlikely talking points among viewers who either embrace or reject its contemplative approach.
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Meditative-Bore
Pseudo-Philosophical
Lifetime-Vibes
Garden-Therapy
Didgeridoo-Mystery
Repetitive-Wisdom
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  • Apr 26, 2026

    this film’s heart is in the right place but this was kind of a pseudo philosophical pretentious bore felt like a lifetime movie after the initial setup the plot engine just kind of stalls and it really just becomes a series of repetitive sequences of our heroine walking…

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    Raised On Popcorn With Grant
    Raised On Popcorn With Grant
    Jun 15, 2026

    The didgeridoo as best supporting actor. A true case study in successful Facebook digital marketing for white Midwestern women ages 49-77

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    whosthatbint
    whosthatbint
    Jul 9, 2026

    Where to begin… This felt like a satire hallmark movie made by Tubi(or Quibi?). Every scene annoyed me for a different reason. Why was the didgeridoo featured prominently but never played? Why did the Gardener have a wallet chain in 2026? Why could she drink tea but not…

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    Matt
    Matt
  • Jun 7, 2026

    Played on June 7th in partnership with the Coral Gables Garden Club.

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    Coral Gables Art Cinema
    Coral Gables Art Cinema
    May 12, 2026

    This movie is poetic. Imagine that you are a garden and all the people that are part of your life are the gardeners. It teaches you a lesson in life, lessons that bear fruits. Gardeners are just instruments of your journey. I only struggle with two things. First, some…

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    AlbertoIgnacio5
    AlbertoIgnacio5
    May 10, 2026

    I’m sorry but I just couldn’t. I can respect the effort and the work put into it but it just wasn’t my cup of tea. There was random transitions and music that was just awkwardly placed. I understand the meaning that they were looking to send but the emotion wasn’t being…

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    bri_AnneSUH127
    bri_AnneSUH127
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    Apr 26, 2026

    I drove four hours to a different state and back to watch this with my crazy kooky neighbor who literally introduced herself to me as “The Master Gardener” when we first met years ago. and she loved it. So I guess that’s all that matters

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    briana
    briana
    Apr 23, 2026

    In an era choked by frantic pacing and manufactured tension, Dabney Day’s The Gardener dares to plant its roots in absolute stillness. Releasing just yesterday, this film completely breaks the mood of usual contemporary filmmaking. It demands that the audience slow down and…

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    MarkInReviews
    MarkInReviews
    Apr 18, 2026

    “The Gardener,” written and directed by Dabney Day, is a bland and immediately forgettable drama film. The film has a few positives, including the performance of its lead actress. However, it doesn’t succeed in enough areas to warrant a recommendation.  “The Gardener”…

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    Mark and the Movies
    Mark and the Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Gardener (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Gardener (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's The Gardener (2026) about?
A cosmetics heiress escapes to a mountain cottage to defend her family's legacy. A bond with an enigmatic gardener sparks a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery.