Garden State
7.1/10
Rating
102 min
Runtime
2004
Release Year
Zach Braff
Director
Cast
Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, Peter Sarsgaard, Jean Smart
Quick Synopsis
Andrew comes back to his hometown in New Jersey to attend his mother's funeral, which leads him to reconnect with friends from his past. During this visit, he decides to stop taking the strong antidepressant medication he has been prescribed. While there, he meets Sam, a young woman dealing with her own personal challenges, and their interaction encourages Andrew to face unresolved issues with his distant psychologist father and consider starting a new chapter in his life.
Detailed Synopsis of 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.
