Garden State

2004 · 102 min · ★ 7.1 / 10 · 2125 votes

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

Cast

Zach Braff · Natalie Portman · Ian Holm · Peter Sarsgaard · Jean Smart · Armando Riesco · Jackie Hoffman · Method Man · Alex Burns · Ron Leibman

Director

Zach Braff