The Sea of Trees (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, The Sea of Trees is a drama film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 110 minutes. “Love will bring you home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption.
Who’s in it. The Sea of Trees stars Matthew McConaughey as Arthur Brennan, Ryoko Seta as Airport Desk Agent, Ken Watanabe as Takumi Nakamura and Sienna Tow as Girl in Airport, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Sea of Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $909K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea of Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea of Trees tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea of Trees (2016)?
- In US, The Sea of Trees is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sea of Trees worth watching?
- The Sea of Trees holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sea of Trees?
- The Sea of Trees stars Matthew McConaughey, Ryoko Seta, Ken Watanabe, Sienna Tow and Naomi Watts.
- When was The Sea of Trees released?
- The Sea of Trees was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.