The Secret Garden (1993)

A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.

Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy

What to watch after The Secret Garden

• A Little Princess (1995) — Same subject: servant, little girl
• Finding Neverland (2004) — Same feel: whimsical, emotional
• Miss Potter (2006) — Same feel: uplifting, whimsical
• Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) — Same feel: uplifting, feel-good
• A Room with a View (1986) — Maggie Smith appears in both
• Gosford Park (2001) — Same subject: servant