Not Just a Thumb! All Ten Fingers!

Greenfingers is a 2000 British comedy film directed and written by Joel Hershman. It is loosely based on a true story about the award-winning prisoners of HMP Leyhill, a minimum-security prison in the Cotswolds, England. It is on our list of movies that get an annual viewing, usually as we're waiting for the snowdrifts to melt away about the end of April. Clive Owen first came across our radar with this film. Helen Mirren's character is perfect and shows a side to her that we had not seen before this role. The floral prints! The hats!




When Colin Briggs (Clive Owen) is placed in an experimental program to finish off his prison sentence, all he wants is peace and quiet. But after his wise, elderly roommate Fergus introduces him to gardening, Colin uncovers a talent and passion for plants. Teaming up with his fellow inmates, Colin gets the attention of celebrated gardener Georgina Woodhouse (Helen Mirren). Soon, the unexpected gardeners are preparing to compete for the Hampton Court Flower Show. And when Colin meets Georgina's beautiful daughter Primrose, he discovers another reason to fight for his freedom: true love. - Wikipedia




Find it. Watch it. We think you'll love it.

And watch for Hampton Court in the last scene. It may be hard to see through the tears in your eyes. Oh wait, that was our problem. You'll be fine.