Plants (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2016, Plants is a drama film directed by Roberto Doveris, running about 93 minutes. “Do you think plants could have souls? That we might even be able to talk to them?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For a whole summer, 17-year-old Florencia has to look after her brother, who is trapped in a persistent vegetative state. From time to time she reads to him from a comic about plant souls that take control of human bodies at full moon.
Who’s in it. Plants stars Violeta Castillo as Florencia, Ingrid Isensee as Mother, Mauricio Vaca as Sebastian and Ernesto Meléndez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Plants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plants (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plants worth watching?
- Plants holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plants?
- Plants stars Violeta Castillo, Ingrid Isensee, Mauricio Vaca, Ernesto Meléndez and Juan Cano.
- When was Plants released?
- Plants was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.