The Boy in the Tree (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, The Boy in the Tree is a drama film directed by Arne Sucksdorff, running about 86 minutes. “A summer drama of life and death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Göte is a young teen who seems to be at odds with his family and may not know his own mind that well either. Discontented and rebellious, Göte joins up with two mean-spirited game poachers in spite of the fact that he loves animals and nature. This contradiction between his own feelings and his need to rebel reaches a climax when a forest ranger starts to track down the young men in ever-tightening circles.
Who’s in it. The Boy in the Tree stars Tomas Bolme as Göte, Heinz Hopf as Max, Björn Gustafson as Manne and Anders Henrikson as John Cervin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Boy in the Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy in the Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy in 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 Boy in the Tree (1961)?
- In GB, The Boy in the Tree is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy in the Tree worth watching?
- The Boy in the Tree holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Tree?
- The Boy in the Tree stars Tomas Bolme, Heinz Hopf, Björn Gustafson, Anders Henrikson and Birgitta Pettersson.
- When was The Boy in the Tree released?
- The Boy in the Tree was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.