The Tree (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, The Tree is a drama and family film directed by Stephen Wallace Pruitt, running about 95 minutes. “Sometimes The Road Back Home Takes The Journey Of A Lifetime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by an actual friendship between the director's mother and his mother's best friend, 'The Tree' is a poignant, heart-warming story about an 88 year-old widow (Dorothy Thorp) who takes a road trip from Wamego, Kansas, back to Terre Haute, Indiana, to visit her oldest and dearest childhood friend.
Who’s in it. The Tree stars Joicie Appell as Dorothy Thorpe, Joicie Appell as Dorothy Thorp and Laura Kirk as Marge McMillan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tree (2017)?
- In US, The Tree is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tree worth watching?
- The Tree holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tree?
- The Tree stars Joicie Appell, Joicie Appell and Laura Kirk.
- When was The Tree released?
- The Tree was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.