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Gardener of Eden (2007)

Name: Gardener of Eden
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2007-04-26
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Lukas Haas, Erika Christensen, Giovanni Ribisi, Jim Parsons, Jon Abrahams

Gardener of Eden (2007), directed by Kevin Connolly, starring Lukas Haas and Erika Christensen.

04/26/2007 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 28m

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When a young deli-counter clerk and general slacker in New Jersey accidentally saves a young woman from a serial rapist, he becomes convinced that his new role in life is to become a vigilante.

Lisa RinzlerCinematography
Kevin ConnollyDirector
Michael BerenbaumEditing
Pete BeaudreauEditing

About the film

Gardener of Eden is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Kevin Connolly. It stars Lukas Haas, Erika Christensen and Giovanni Ribisi.

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and was Connolly's directorial debut. It was produced by his friend Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Gardener of Eden is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Kevin Connolly. It stars Lukas Haas, Erika Christensen and Giovanni Ribisi.

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and was Connolly's directorial debut. It was produced by his friend Leonardo DiCaprio.

Plot

Adam Harris, a twenty-something college dropout, returns to his hometown, the fictional "Bickleton" in New Jersey, and moves back in with his parents. Lacking real direction in his life, Adam spends his time working at a local deli and hanging out with his equally unambitious friends. Adam soon finds himself unemployed and cut off by his friends.

Adam's life changes dramatically when he accidentally captures a serial rapist named Richard Pope who has just attacked a local girl, Mona Hukley. The new-found attention inspires him to become a vigilante.

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Release

Gardener of Eden premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2007. After the film was shown, Connolly gave a short-lived Q&A session.

Reception

In a review for The Hollywood Reporter, Frank Scheck praised the film's "resolute strangeness and darkness" and Haas's "memorably quirky performance", but suggested that it "lacks the necessary dramatic urgency or black humor to connect with audiences".

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External links

Gardener of Eden at IMDb

Gardener of Eden at Rotten Tomatoes

Text from Gardener of Eden on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardener_of_Eden

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It premiered on April 26, 2007, a Thursday.
It runs 1h28 — a typical feature length.
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.
This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosAppian Way, Garden of Eden Productions, Initial Entertainment Group, The 7th Floor, Virtual Studios
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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New Jersey

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New Jersey

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Lisa Rinzler Cinematography
Kevin Connolly Director
Michael Berenbaum Editing
Pete Beaudreau Editing
Allen Bain Producer
Brad Simpson Producer
Leonardo DiCaprio Producer
Paul Haslinger Original music
Adam 'Tex' Davis Writer

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What is Gardener of Eden about?

Gardener of Eden: When a young deli-counter clerk and general slacker in New Jersey accidentally saves a young woman from a serial rapist, he becomes convinced that his new role in life is to become a vigilante.

Who directed Gardener of Eden?

Gardener of Eden was directed by Kevin Connolly in 2007.

Who stars in Gardener of Eden?

The cast of Gardener of Eden includes Lukas Haas, Erika Christensen, Giovanni Ribisi, Jim Parsons and Jon Abrahams.

How long is Gardener of Eden?

Gardener of Eden runs for 88 minutes, or 1h28.

Where can I watch Gardener of Eden?

Gardener of Eden is available on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.