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Tom's Midnight Garden

Released May 15, 1999 1h 47m Fantasy List
Reviews 59% Audience Score 100+ Ratings
A teen (Anthony Way) discovers that at midnight his aunt's grandfather clock strikes 13, bringing to life a garden and a girl from the past. Read More Read Less

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Empire Magazine Rated: 1/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review BBC.com Rated: 4/5 Dec 14, 2001 Full Review J.R. Southall Starburst If you were twelve in 1989, chances are you'll thrill to the nostalgia kick. Rated: 7/10 Oct 29, 2018 Full Review Ian Mantgani UK Critic The story of a glum, monotone little boy who wanders around a stretch of grass and never looks happy. Rated: 1/4 Dec 14, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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isla s This is a perfectly pleasant family friendly film, that has the look and feel of a TV film, the sort of show that may appear on the BBC on a Sunday evening perhaps, or on CBBC perhaps. Its pretty watchable and I did warm to the sense of charm that was clearly present, although its also true that its not without a bit of cheese but I suppose what do you expect?. The plot is a bit unclear but most things are explained by the end. As I say its a pleasant watch thats family friendly but otherwise there isn't too much to be said about it. I suppose I would just about recommend it as a pretty easy watch that may be enjoyed by kids old enough to not need to watch cartoons to be entertained, although if you like constant action then this film may be a little slow and meandering for your tastes but otherwise its ok. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved this film. It's very quaint. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved it, I thought the film was a great film, something like the secret garden, would love it on DVD, it was a good film, I loved it and it starred Joan Plowright, I thought it was a good film, I enjoyed it Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Am I the only one who actually loves this film?? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member An unoriginal plot of a film,but you get used to it. Not sure about the acting, or the dialouge, but Tom's midnight garden is a lovable film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A lovely kids movie about time and magic. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A teen (Anthony Way) discovers that at midnight his aunt's grandfather clock strikes 13, bringing to life a garden and a girl from the past.
Director
Willard Carroll
Producer
Charles Salmon, Adam Shapiro
Screenwriter
Willard Carroll, Philippa Pearce
Production Co
Isle of Man Film, Hyperion Productions, BS24
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 1999, Original
Runtime
1h 47m