About this movie
Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication.
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Quick facts
Year
2009
Runtime
1h 56m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
16
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
biology
plant
natural history
marijuana
food
apple
evolution
tulips
botany
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Questions about The Botany of Desire
How long is The Botany of Desire?
The Botany of Desire has a runtime of 1h 56m (1 hour and 56 minutes).
Who directed The Botany of Desire?
The Botany of Desire was directed by Michael Schwarz and released in 2009.
What genre is The Botany of Desire?
The Botany of Desire is a Documentary film (2009).
Who stars in The Botany of Desire?
The cast of The Botany of Desire includes Frances McDormand, Michael Pollan.
What is the TMDB rating for The Botany of Desire?
The Botany of Desire has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 16 votes.
