Garden State

1h 42m · 2004 · Directed by Zach Braff · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

Garden State (2004) runs 1h 42m, directed by Zach Braff. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)