Movies Featuring Flowers

American Beauty, 1999 The rose has always been a symbol of love and beauty. However, in the hit film American Beauty it also became a symbol of lust. It’s hard to forget the famous scene with Mena Suvari covered in nothing but red rose petals. Driving Miss Daisy, 1989 The 1989 classic Driving Miss Daisy was a defining moment in Morgan Freeman’s career. Hired as a chauffeur for a rich Jewish widow named ‘Miss Daisy’, the pair develop a close bond. The Wizard of Oz, 1939 The Wizard of Oz has remained one of the most popular movies of all time. It was the first time that special effects and Technicolor were used in the cinema. To highlight the new vibrant colours, there was a great scene where Dorothy fell asleep in a striking field of poppies. Alice in Wonderland, 2010 The remake of this classic film featured an updated, more colourful scene from the original movie. Alice is seen painting white roses red in stunning colour. Magnolia, 1999 Magnolia featured Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore and Phillip Seymour Hoffman and focused on their intertwining lives, gaining three Oscar nominations in the process. If you’re looking for a unique flower delivery for a loved one, magnolias are an excellent choice. Broken Flowers, 2005 This great film features flowers in both the title and the actual movie. Bill Murray stars and the scene with the florist who creates a gorgeous bouquet of lilies and pink carnations is one of the highlights. Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005 The cherry blossom tree is a significant feature in Memoirs of a Geisha. It has a lot of significance in Japan and is incredibly striking to look at, displaying the true beauty of the Orient. Big Fish, 2003 Big Fish focused on Ewan McGregor’s character ‘Edward Bloom’ who is a hopeless romantic. After ending up in his own stories, Edward plants an endless amount of yellow daffodils to woo the girl of his dreams. Vertigo, 1958 Flowers are a common theme in the hit film Vertigo. Right at the start of the movie, Madeline enters a stunning florist packed full of colourful, blooming flowers.