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The Tree of Life

PG-1320112h 19mTerrence Malick
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 85

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"Nothing stands still."

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.

DramaFantasy
Sibling RelationshipParent Child RelationshipAfterlifeChristianityPhilosophyTreeSunTexasTelegramBible

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Tree of Life (2011) 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 stars in The Tree of Life?

The Tree of Life stars Brad Pitt (Mr. O'Brien), Jessica Chastain (Mrs. O'Brien), Hunter McCracken (Young Jack), Sean Penn (Jack), Fiona Shaw (Grandmother). The film was directed by Terrence Malick.

How long is The Tree of Life?

The Tree of Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Tree of Life worth watching?

The Tree of Life holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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