Family Tree (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, Family Tree is a drama and family film directed by Duane Clark, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely young boy, overshadowed by his older brother, picked on by other boys at school and ignored by his businessman father, finds strength and companionship from a stately old oak tree. When his father, a real-estate developer, plans to demolish the old tree in order to make way for a factory, the boy decides to stand up for his friend and stand up to his father.
Who’s in it. Family Tree stars Robert Forster as Henry Musser, Naomi Judd as Sarah Musser, Andrew Lawrence as Mitch Musser and Matthew Lawrence as Mark Musser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Family Tree sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Tree (1999)?
- In GB, Family Tree is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Family Tree worth watching?
- Family Tree holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Family Tree?
- Family Tree stars Robert Forster, Naomi Judd, Andrew Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence and Cliff Robertson.
- When was Family Tree released?
- Family Tree was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.