Movie

The Chalk Garden

“A girl on the verge of womanhood... a woman on the edge of loneliness... both suspicious of affection, yet starved for love.”

★ 7.2(53)19641h 45m

Drama Mystery

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Good to know

Director: Ronald Neame
Release date: 1964-04-02
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ross Hunter Productions

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About The Chalk Garden

The Chalk Garden is a 1964 movie in the Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Ronald Neame, starring Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills and John Mills. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 53 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chalk Garden in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The peculiar antics of Laurel, an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden – a stately household drama set on the cliffs of the English south coast. Edith Evans plays a matriarchal grandmother who, in raising her granddaughter, has neglected her other love – a barren chalk garden. Mayhem ensues as Laurel's behavior frightens away a succession of governesses until an enigmatic one is hired in spite of her mysterious references. She skillfully sets about tending to the girl's reckless emotions and the pitifully failed garden.

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Miss Madrigal

Hayley Mills

Laurel

John Mills

Maitland

Edith Evans

Mrs. St. Maugham

Felix Aylmer

Judge McWhirrey

Elizabeth Sellars

Olivia

Lally Bowers

Anna

Toke Townley

Shop Clerk

Tonie MacMillan

Mrs. Williams

Themes & keywords

adolescencejudgegrandparent grandchild relationshipfamily relationshipsproblem childgovernessgardeninghaunted by the pastdoverestranged motherabsent motherdramatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chalk Garden in Australia?+

The Chalk Garden is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Chalk Garden on Netflix?+

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How long is The Chalk Garden?+

The Chalk Garden has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Chalk Garden?+

The Chalk Garden stars Deborah Kerr, Hayley Mills, John Mills, Edith Evans and Felix Aylmer.

When did The Chalk Garden come out?+

The Chalk Garden is a 1964 movie directed by Ronald Neame.

What genre is The Chalk Garden?+

The Chalk Garden is Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed The Chalk Garden?+

The Chalk Garden was directed by Ronald Neame.