Master Gardener
“The seeds of love grow like the seeds of hate.”
Synopsis
Narvel Roth is a meticulous horticulturist who is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. When she demands that he take on her wayward and troubled niece, it unlocks dark secrets from a buried violent past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-28
Top Cast
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Joel Edgerton
Narvel Roth
Sigourney Weaver
Norma Haverhill
Quintessa Swindell
Maya Core
Esai Morales
Oscar Neruda
Eduardo Losan
Xavier
Victoria Hill
Isobel Phelps
Amy Le
Janine
Erika Ashley
Maggie
Timothy McKinney
Ronnie
Jared Bankens
RG
Matt Mercurio
Sissy
Christian Vaughn
John
Emily Russell
Waitress
Jef Figallo
US Marshall #2
Sean Richmond
US Marshall #1
Monica R. Harris
Female Host
Rick Cosnett
Stephen Collins
Bruce Mohat
The Old Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
May 19, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.37x
-$2.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Devonté Hynes
- Original Title
- Master Gardener
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $4.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Kojo Studios, Ottocento Films, Flickstar, Northern Lights
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Devonté Hynes
Alexander Dynan, Nicole Kay Payson
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Scott LaStaiti, Amanda Crittenden, Linda Ujuk, Dale Roberts, Luisa Law
Department Leadership Roster
Scott LaStaiti
Producer
Amanda Crittenden
Producer
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Writer
Alexander Dynan
Director of Photography
Ben Rodriguez Jr.
Editor
David Gonzales
Producer
Ashley Fenton
Production Design
Wendy Talley
Costume Design
Chelsea Bruland
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Dryden
Stunt Coordinator
Marty Pepper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Devonté Hynes
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Master Gardener
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Master Gardener about?
Narvel Roth is a meticulous horticulturist who is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. When she demands that he take on her wayward and troubled niece, it unlocks dark secrets from a buried violent past.
Who directed Master Gardener?
Master Gardener was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Master Gardener?
The principal cast of Master Gardener includes Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, Quintessa Swindell, Esai Morales, Eduardo Losan.
When was Master Gardener released and how long is it?
Master Gardener was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Master Gardener?
Master Gardener had a reported production budget of $4.1M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.37 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Master Gardener?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Master Gardener was composed by Devonté Hynes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Master Gardener?
Master Gardener holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).