Plot & Details
The eldest son of a 1950s-era Midwestern family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director Terrence Malick. Meanwhile, as Jack's (Sean Penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (Brad Pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 138min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 05/27/2011
- DVD Release Date: 10/11/2011
- Status: In Theaters
- Distributor(s): Fox Searchlight, Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Director(s): Terrence Malick
- Starring: Brad Pitt , Sean Penn , Jessica Chastain , Fiona Shaw , Hunter McCracken
- Themes: Families in Crisis,Fathers and Sons,Existential Crisis
- Tone: Dreamlike,Meditative,Poignant,Reflective,Somber,Sweeping,Lyrical
- Keywords: existentialism,family-dynamics,midwestern,self-discovery
- Country of Origin: USA (zz-zz-2009),USA (05-27-2011)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | Terrence Malick | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Cinematography | Emmanuel Lubezki | Nominated |
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