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  2. Garden State is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama film, written and directed by Zach Braff, and starring him, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard and Ian Holm. The film centers on Andrew Largeman (Braff), a 26-year-old actor/waiter who returns to his hometown in New Jersey after his mother dies.

  3. Jul 30, 2024 · Garden State is largely based on Zach Braff's true story. (Image via Camelot Pictures) Garden State is Zack Braff's romantic dramedy, which released in theaters on July 28, 2004. While...

  4. Jun 25, 2023 · Is Garden State based on a true story? No, Garden State is a fictional story. However, it was inspired by some of Zach Braff’s own experiences growing up in New Jersey, which adds a personal touch to the narrative.

    • In this swimming pool scene (jump to one minute 20), the fog was not there for effect. The site was originally chosen because the Manhattan Skyline was clearly visible but it just happened to be incredibly foggy on the day of filming.
    • Largeman works in a Vietnamese restaurant which is a reference to Zach Braff's own time working in a French-Vietnamese restaurant when he was a struggling actor.
    • The house used as Jesse's mansion is Crocker Mansion, a real mansion in Mahwah, New Jersey, which has 75 rooms. Scenes from Escape to Witch Mountain were also shot there.
    • Zach Braff originally titled the movie "Large's Ark" (see fact 16 for why) and tested the name on various messengers coming to his house during production.
  5. How autobiographical is GARDEN STATE? The movie was based on a lot of anecdotes from when I was growing up in New Jersey. Things that happened to me, things that I read about in the paper, things that happened to friends of mine. I sort of wove them all together. I say that about 75% of the movie is true, it just didn't necessarily happen to me.

  6. Jul 28, 2024 · Garden State was released in theaters on July 28, 2004, telling the offbeat story about a struggling actor who finds love and a new lease on life after returning to his hometown following his...

  7. Jul 31, 2024 · Moreover, it's worth noting that Garden State is mostly based on a true storyBraff's own experiences and upbringing.

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