The Gardener (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1974, The Gardener is a horror film directed by James H. Kay, running about 86 minutes. “Garden of LOVE... Garden of DEATH, He Plants the Seeds of Evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carl the Gardner grows odd plants for a rich Yankee woman Ellen Bennett living in South America while exercising a mental hold over her. All his previous employers died mysteriously.
Who’s in it. The Gardener stars Katharine Houghton as Ellen Bennett, Joe Dallesandro as Carl, the Gardener, Rita Gam as Helena Boardman and James Congdon as John Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Gardener has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gardener page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gardener tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gardener (1974)?
- In US, The Gardener is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gardener worth watching?
- The Gardener holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gardener?
- The Gardener stars Katharine Houghton, Joe Dallesandro, Rita Gam, James Congdon and Esther Marí.
- When was The Gardener released?
- The Gardener was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.