The boy and the tree (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, The boy and the tree is a family, animation and tv movie film directed by Panagiotis Rappas, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. One evening close to Christmas, the tree, having seen the splendidly trimmed Christmas trees standing in the windows of nearby houses, and longing to be as beautiful as they are, begs the boy to trim it too. But the boy has neither ornaments nor money to buy any, in fact he has nothing. How can he make this withered, shriveled tree look beautiful, there in the middle of a filthy, freezing pavement? And yet this night will prove to be a very different night from every other. It will be a night when dreams come true, a night of enchantment and magic.
Who’s in it. The boy and the tree stars Thodoris Atheridis as (voice), Pavlos Haikalis as (voice), Pavlos Kontoyannidis as (voice) and Mihalis Mitrousis as (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The boy and the tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The boy and the tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The boy and the tree tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The boy and the tree (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The boy and the tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The boy and the tree worth watching?
- The boy and the tree holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The boy and the tree?
- The boy and the tree stars Thodoris Atheridis, Pavlos Haikalis, Pavlos Kontoyannidis, Mihalis Mitrousis and Maria Nafpliotou.
- When was The boy and the tree released?
- The boy and the tree was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.