The Gardener (2025) Torrent Download

Movie poster for The Gardener (2025) featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme wielding pruning shears in protective pose.
 

"The Gardener" (French: Le Jardinier) is a 2025 French action-comedy directed by David Charhon. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Léo, an enigmatic gardener thrust into heroism when his employer, Serge Shuster (Michaël Youn), is placed on a government death list WikipediaWikipediaMovie Insider.

Plot Overview
Each year, the Prime Minister compiles a “Matignon List” of political adversaries to be eliminated. Serge, a high-ranking government adviser, suddenly finds himself and his family targeted. Their unexpected savior: Léo, the mysterious gardener who swaps pruners for weapons to protect them WikipediaWikipediaFandango.

Cast & Production
Van Damme leads the cast as Léo, with Michaël Youn as Serge, alongside Nawell Madani, Jérôme Le Banner, Kaaris, and Élie Semoun WikipediaWikipedia. The film is written by David Charhon, Vincent de Brus, and Sébastien Fechner, produced by Rose Productions, and distributed via Prime Video in various territories WikipediaWikipedia.

Release Timeline

  • In France, the film premiered on Prime Video on January 10, 2025 WikipediaWikipedia.

  • In the United States, it received a limited theatrical and digital release on June 6, 2025 Movie InsiderFandango.

Reception & Critique
Critical opinions vary, but common threads include:

  • Simon Abrams (RogerEbert.com) notes the film as a "tongue-in-cheek action-comedy" where Van Damme delivers emotional depth but may struggle to fully achieve it Roger Ebert.

  • Rotten Tomatoes sums it up as a "ridiculous blend of political thriller and action comedy that somehow entertains despite its many flaws" Rotten Tomatoes.

Conclusion
With Van Damme at the helm, The Gardener offers a quirky premise, blending political satire with action and comedy. Its blend of self-aware humor and dramatic interludes offers an unconventional but entertaining watch.