This film is a special effects dream. In a year defined by surprise, the predictability of “The Secret Garden” — a new film adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved 1911 novel — proves more charming than tedious. Notable film versions were produced in 1949 and in 1993 (with Maggie Smith as Mrs. Medlock), and the story was performed as a Broadway musical (1991–93). A young, recently-orphaned girl is sent to England after living in India all of her life. The Secret Garden was adapted for screen, television, and stage. This new version of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 children’s classic The Secret Garden is handsomely produced and earnestly acted, especially by its child star. The Secret Garden pictured in the film is an amalgam of locations, shot all over the United Kingdom: The colonial house of Mary's parents in India is located at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens in Dorset. Movie Reviews By Reviewer Type. The British Broadcasting Corporation aired three popular television adaptations (1952, 1960, and 1975). 1 minute 34 seconds Added: Aug 7, 2020 View All Videos (4) The Secret Garden Reviews. The Secret Garden: Movie Clip - The Laburnum Arch. The Secret Garden was also adapted for film in 1993 and this version hews more closely to the original story. An orphaned boy tries to restore the only legacy he received from his father in Hugo. Once there, she begins to explore her new, seemingly-isolated surroundings, … With Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse, Andrew Knott. Filmed with graceful style and careful attention to the intelligence and cleverness of young children, The Secret Garden is that rarest breed of family film that transcends its own generic category, encouraging a sense of wonder and optimism to become a rewarding experience for viewers of any age. Fans of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden” may have noticed some particularly dramatic changes to the ending of the 1911 novel in Marc Munden’s new adaptation. Directed by Agnieszka Holland. The Secret Garden PG • Family • Drama • Fantasy • Science Fiction • Movie • 2020 A new take on the beloved classic novel, a young orphan girl who, after being sent to live with her uncle, discovers a magical garden on the grounds of his estate. Another novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess, is also available in movie form. The Secret Garden starring Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Dixie Egerickx is a new take on the beloved classic novel of the same name written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. An update of the classic tale by Frances Hodgson Burnett, which was first made into a movie in 1949 and then in 1993, this movie focuses on orphaned teen Mary Lennox (Glennellen Anderson), who discovers the wonder, magic and mystery of the secret garden.