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The Tree of Blood (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2018, The Tree of Blood is a drama film directed by Julio Medem, running about 130 minutes. “No secret remains hidden forever” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Marc and Rebeca, a young couple, travel to an old country house that used to belong to their family. Once there, they write the shared history of their roots, creating a huge family tree that harbours relationships of love, heartbreak, sex, madness, jealousy and infidelity, and under which also lies a history laden with secrets.

Who’s in it. The Tree of Blood stars Álvaro Cervantes as Marc, Úrsula Corberó as Rebeca, Najwa Nimri as Macarena and Patricia López Arnaiz as Amaia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Tree of Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tree of Blood page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tree of Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Tree of Blood (2018)?
In US, The Tree of Blood 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 Tree of Blood worth watching?
The Tree of Blood holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Tree of Blood?
The Tree of Blood stars Álvaro Cervantes, Úrsula Corberó, Najwa Nimri, Patricia López Arnaiz and Daniel Grao.
When was The Tree of Blood released?
The Tree of Blood was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.