Gift SubscriptionsGarden State (2004)
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Zach Braff
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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In the wake of his success on the hit NBC sitcom Scrubs, actor Zach Braff made his debut behind the camera writing, directing, and starring in this bittersweet romantic comedy. Braff plays Andrew Largeman, a young man who has just received word of his mother's passing. With this news, Andrew returns to the town in which he grew up, where he is greeted by his father, Gideon (Ian Holm), a psychiatrist. In addition to mourning the loss of his mother, Andrew is also attempting to adjust to life without the emotionally numbing antidepressants that he has recently opted to discontinue using. Gradually, with the absence of the pills, his reconnection with his past, and the introduction of Sam (Natalie Portman), a woman who would seem to have little in common with him, into his life, Andrew is able to see the potential for some positive changes. Also starring Jean Smart and Peter Sarsgaard, Garden State was once titled Large's Ark and premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 102 mins
Complete Cast:
- Zach Braff - Andrew Largeman
- Peter Sarsgaard - Mark
- Jean Smart - Carol
- Ron Leibman - Dr. Cohen
- Method Man - Diego
- Jim Parsons - Tim
- Amy Ferguson - Dana
- George C. Wolfe - Restaurant Manager
- Geoffrey Arend - Karl Benson
- Alex Burns - Dave
- Natalie Portman - Samantha
- Ian Holm - Gideon Largeman
- Ann Dowd - Olivia
- Denis O'Hare - Albert
- Michael Weston - Kenny
- Jackie Hoffman - Aunt Sylvia
- Ato Essandoh - Titembay
- Aunjanue Ellis
- Armando Riesco - Jesse
- Jayne Houdyshell - Mrs. Lubin
- Director(s):
- Zach Braff
- Writer(s):
- Zach Braff
- Producer(s):
- Gary Gilbert, Richard Klubeck, Pamela Abdy
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content)
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- 2004 - Garden State - Chicago Film Critics Association - Most Promising Filmmaker
- 2004 - Garden State - Independent Spirit Award - Best First Feature
- 2004 - Garden State - National Board of Review - Best Directorial Debut
- 2004 - Garden State - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking
