Garden State
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.
Where to watch Garden State in United States
Can I watch Garden State in United States? Garden State isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Garden State there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Garden State streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Sky Store, MagentaTV |
| France | Disney Plus | Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Garden State
Garden State is a 2004 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Zach Braff. The cast is led by Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Garden State was produced by Camelot Pictures, Jersey Films, and Double Feature Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 28, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.
- Director
- Zach Braff
- Writers
- Zach Braff
- Release date
- July 28, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $27 million
- Production
- Camelot Pictures, Jersey Films, Double Feature Films
Garden State cast & crew
Garden State was directed by Zach Braff and written by Zach Braff.
The cast features Zach Braff as Andrew Largeman, Natalie Portman as Sam, Ian Holm as Gideon Largeman, Peter Sarsgaard as Mark, Jean Smart as Carol, and Armando Riesco as Jesse.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chad Fischer, cinematography is by Lawrence Sher, and it was produced by Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher.
Is Garden State worth watching?
Garden State holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,092 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Garden State is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Garden State
Garden State isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Garden State
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
Garden State — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Garden State in United States?
Garden State is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Garden State in?
Garden State is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Garden State?
Garden State runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Garden State rated?
Garden State is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,092 ratings.
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