Grow Your Own
Grow Your Own

Movie spotlight

Grow Your Own

2007
Movie
97 min
English

A refugee family are given an allotment plot and are met with suspicion by the people who have worked the gardens for years

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Richard LaxtonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of allotment owners in East London are facing eviction by a property developer. They decide to grow a genetically modified, fast-growing, potent cannabis plant to raise money and fight back. As their plan progresses, they encounter humorous and challenging situations, testing their resolve and community spirit.

Critical Reception

Grow Your Own received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its quirky humor and unique premise. Some found it charming and well-acted, while others felt it didn't fully realize its potential, occasionally suffering from a disjointed narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its offbeat humor and British charm.

  • Noted for its unique premise about guerrilla gardening with a twist.

  • Some reviewers found the plot to be a bit underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Hackney, East London, using real allotments, which added to its authentic and grounded feel.

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