The Queen of Trees (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, The Queen of Trees is a drama and documentary film directed by Victoria Stone, running about 57 minutes. “The remarkable story of an African fig tree and the special relationship it has with a tiny insect partner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Africa, the giant fig tree and the tiny fig wasp differ in size a billion times over, but neither could exist without the other. Their extraordinary relationship is a marvel of co-evolution, a marriage which has lasted for millennia. It forms the basis of a complex web of dependency that supports entire ecosystems, providing food for thousands of creatures, from elephants, giraffes, and fruit bats, to forest hornbills, monkeys, insects, and fish.
Who’s in it. The Queen of Trees stars Ian Holm as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Queen of Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen of Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen 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 Queen of Trees (2005)?
- In US, The Queen of Trees is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Queen of Trees worth watching?
- The Queen of Trees holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Queen of Trees?
- The Queen of Trees stars Ian Holm.
- When was The Queen of Trees released?
- The Queen of Trees was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.