The timeless tale of a special place where magic, hope, and love grow.

Starring: Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott, Laura Crossley, John Lynch, Walter Sparrow, Irene Jacob

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"My name is Mary Lennox. I was born in India. It was hot, and strange, and lonely in India. I didn't like it." - Mary

Why watch this? The English tend to neglect their youngsters. Here the children place to feed their curiosity.

Plot Summary: Upon her parents' death in India, a young, spoiled girl named Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle at a gloomy English manor. There, she discovers a hidden garden, locked and neglected for years, and a sickly cousin she never knew existed. With the help of a kind local boy, Mary begins to restore the garden, finding solace and joy while forming a bond with her cousin and bringing unexpected light back into the lonely household.

Dad's Preview: There is just something special, and wholesome, about this British film based on the novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. What child doesn't want to explore an overgrown garden and find something magical? It's well-done with wonderful performances all around, especially the three children. Perhaps it is time you visited this verdant place, and rekindle memories of childhood.

American Zoetrope; Warner Bros.