The Tree of Life (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, The Tree of Life is a fantasy and drama film directed by Terrence Malick, running about 139 minutes. “Nothing stands still.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Who’s in it. The Tree of Life stars Brad Pitt as Mr. O'Brien, Sean Penn as Jack, Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O'Brien and Hunter McCracken as Young Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Tree of Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $54.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tree of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tree of Life tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tree of Life (2011)?
- In US, The Tree of Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tree of Life worth watching?
- The Tree of Life holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tree of Life?
- The Tree of Life stars Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken and Laramie Eppler.
- When was The Tree of Life released?
- The Tree of Life was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.