Garden State (2004)

Directed by Zach Braff
← Inspired by 1 films

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.

View Full Graph Trace Lineage Trace Influence Path

Films that influenced Garden State

← Inspired By (1)

Sources

Influenced By

  1. The Graduate (1967)
    "Braff's film follows the Graduate-via-Rushmore lineage: numb returning son, generational disconnect, indie-soundtracked emotional reawakening." source

Garden State (2004), directed by Zach Braff, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including The Graduate. Check out the citations below.