The Secret Life of Plants
“An incredible world of beauty and terror with a haunting music score by Stevie Wonder.”
Synopsis
A documentary about the study of plant sentience with original music by Stevie Wonder. Utilizing time-lapse photography, the film proposes that plants are able to experience emotions and communicate with the world around them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walon Green
- Original Score
- Stevie Wonder
- Original Title
- The Secret Life of Plants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Infinite Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walon Green
Stevie Wonder
Ghislain Cloquet, David Myers, Robert Primes, Mike Hoover
Robert K. Lambert, Ian Masters
Michael Braun, Paul Kantor, Burt Kleiner
Department Leadership Roster
Walon Green
Director
Michael Braun
Producer
Stevie Wonder
Original Music Composer
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
David Myers
Director of Photography
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Ian Masters
Editor
Mike Hoover
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret Life of Plants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Life of Plants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret Life of Plants about?
A documentary about the study of plant sentience with original music by Stevie Wonder. Utilizing time-lapse photography, the film proposes that plants are able to experience emotions and communicate with the world around them.
Who directed The Secret Life of Plants?
The Secret Life of Plants was directed by Walon Green.
Who stars in The Secret Life of Plants?
The principal cast of The Secret Life of Plants includes Ruby Crystal, John Ashley Hamilton, Eartha Robinson, Peter Tompkins, Elizabeth Vreeland.
When was The Secret Life of Plants released and how long is it?
The Secret Life of Plants was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Life of Plants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Life of Plants was composed by Stevie Wonder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Life of Plants?
The Secret Life of Plants holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).