• The Tree of Life (2011)

    In this highly philosophical film by acclaimed director Terrence Malick, young Jack (Hunter McCracken) is one of three brothers growing up as part of the O'Brien family in small-town Texas. Jack has a contentious relationship with his father (Brad Pitt), but gets along well with his beautiful mother (Jessica Chastain). As an adult, Jack (Sean Penn) struggles with his past and tries to make sense of his childhood, while also grappling with bigger existential issues.

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The Tree of Life
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Release Date: May 27th, 2011

DVD Release Date: October 11th, 2011

PG-13 |2 hr 18 min

Plot Summary

In this highly philosophical film by acclaimed director Terrence Malick, young Jack (Hunter McCracken) is one of three brothers growing up as part of the O'Brien family in small-town Texas. Jack has a contentious relationship with his father (Brad Pitt), but gets along well with his beautiful mother (Jessica Chastain). As an adult, Jack (Sean Penn) struggles with his past and tries to make sense of his childhood, while also grappling with bigger existential issues.

Cast: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Fiona Shaw, Irene Bedard, Jessica Fuselier, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler

Director: Terrence Malick

Genres: Drama

Production Co: Cottonwood Pictures

Keywords: Emotional , Mother , Growing up , Father , Small town , 2010s , Brooding , 1960s , Son , Family , Brother ,

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 90
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Daring in concept, occasionally daffy in execution and ultimately unforgettable, Mr. Malick's film offers a heartfelt answer to the question of where we humans belong - with each other, on this planet, bound by love. show more

  • 90
    Todd McCarthyThe Hollywood Reporter

    Brandishing an ambition it's likely no film, including this one, could entirely fulfill, The Tree of Life is nonetheless a singular work, an impressionistic metaphysical inquiry into mankind's place in the grand scheme of things that releases waves of insights amid its narrative imprecisions. show more

  • 100
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Still, somehow, The Tree of Life - impressionistic, revelatory, elliptical - works. show more

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Awards

Nominated Best Picture
Oscars Academy Awards (2011)
Nominated Cinematography
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Nominated Directing
Oscars Academy Awards (2011)