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The Tree of Life(2011)

2h 19mDrama, FantasyEnglish
6.7/10
3,339 user ratings

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

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Cast

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

as Mr. O'Brien

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain

as Mrs. O'Brien

Hunter McCracken

Hunter McCracken

as Young Jack

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

as Jack

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

as Grandmother

Tye Sheridan

Tye Sheridan

as Steve

Laramie Eppler

as R.L.

Will Wallace

Will Wallace

as Architect

Nicolas Gonda

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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