The Christmas Tree (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, The Christmas Tree is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Sally Field, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a forming friendship between an elderly nun, Sister Anthony, and New York's Rockefeller Center's head landscape architect Richard Reilly, who wants to fell a tree she's been growing for decades and move it to New York for Christmas display.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Tree stars Julie Harris as Sister Anthony, Trini Alvarado as Beth, Andrew McCarthy as Richard Reilly and Shannon Holt as Sister Lucia 1939, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Christmas Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Tree (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Christmas Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Christmas Tree worth watching?
- The Christmas Tree holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Christmas Tree?
- The Christmas Tree stars Julie Harris, Trini Alvarado, Andrew McCarthy, Shannon Holt and Jessica Hecht.
- When was The Christmas Tree released?
- The Christmas Tree was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.