The Tree of Life(2011)
“Nothing stands still.”
Overview
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Director
Terrence Malick
Studio
River Road Entertainment
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$55M
Cast
Brad Pitt
as Mr. O'Brien
Jessica Chastain
as Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken
as Young Jack
Sean Penn
as Jack
Fiona Shaw
as Grandmother
Tye Sheridan
as Steve
Laramie Eppler
as R.L.
Will Wallace
as Architect
Nicolas Gonda
as Mr. Reynolds
Jessica Fuselier
as Guide
Kelly Koonce
as Father Haynes
Bryce Boudoin
as Robert
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$55M
Production Companies
River Road Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Tree of Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Tree of Life (2011).
What is The Tree of Life about?▼
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Who directed The Tree of Life?▼
The Tree of Life was directed by Terrence Malick and released in 2011. It is a drama, fantasy film.
How long is The Tree of Life?▼
The Tree of Life has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in The Tree of Life?▼
The cast of The Tree of Life includes Brad Pitt as Mr. O'Brien, Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O'Brien, Hunter McCracken as Young Jack, Sean Penn as Jack, Fiona Shaw as Grandmother and more.
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