The Ash Tree (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 6

The Ash Tree poster

Released in 1975, The Ash Tree is a horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, running about 35 minutes.

What it’s about. Man of leisure Sir Richard receives notification that his Uncle has died, bequeathing him his stately country manor and all its lands. On his return to England he immediately sets about taking stock of all legal matters concerning his new property, but during these dealings Sir Richard seems to be more than a little distracted, he hears strange noises from the ash tree outside his bedroom window.

Who’s in it. The Ash Tree stars Edward Petherbridge as Sir Richard/Sir Matthew, Preston Lockwood, Lalla Ward as Lady Augusta and Barbara Ewing, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ash Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ash Tree page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ash Tree tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ash Tree (1975)?
In US, The Ash Tree is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Ash Tree worth watching?
The Ash Tree holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ash Tree?
The Ash Tree stars Edward Petherbridge, Preston Lockwood, Lalla Ward, Barbara Ewing and Oliver Maguire.
When was The Ash Tree released?
The Ash Tree was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.