About this release
Zach Braff (TV's Scrubs), Natalie Portman (Black Swan) and Peter Sarsgaard (Jarhead) give unforgettable performances in this original motion picture. An aspiring actor living in Los Angeles, Andrew "Large" Largeman (Braff) has managed to avoid a visit to his hometown in New Jersey and the inevitable confrontation with his father (Ian Holm — The Aviator). But as he reconnects with the place once he returns, a twist of fate introduces him to Sam (Portman), a quirky girl who gives Large the courage to open his heart to life's experiences. An Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival and set to a great soundtrack featuring Coldplay, Remy Zero and the Shins, GARDEN STATE is a must-see cult hit. SPECIAL FEATURES 2 Feature Commentaries 16 Deleted Scenes Making of Garden State Outtakes/Bloopers Soundtrack promo spot
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Disc 1
DVD
Garden State (2004)
102 min
ComedyDramaRomance
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.
Credits
Director
Zach Braff
Writer
Zach Braff
Cast
Zach Braffas Andrew Largeman
Natalie Portmanas Sam
Ian Holmas Gideon Largeman
Peter Sarsgaardas Mark
Jean Smartas Carol
Armando Riescoas Jesse
Jackie Hoffmanas Aunt Sylvia Largeman
Method Manas Diego
Alex Burnsas Dave
Ron Leibmanas Dr. Cohen
Cinematographer
Lawrence Sher
Composer
Chad Fischer
Alexi Murdoch
Editor
Myron Kerstein
Producer
Richard Klubeck
Dan Halsted
Gary Gilbert
Pamela Abdy
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 3, 2026