The Tree (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2010, The Tree is a drama film directed by Julie Bertuccelli, running about 100 minutes. “Life is a force of nature” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.
Who’s in it. The Tree stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Dawn O'Neil, Morgan Davies as Simone O'Neil, Marton Csokas as George Elrick and Christian Byers as Tim O'Neil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 (2010)?
- In US, The Tree is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 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 Tree?
- The Tree stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Morgan Davies, Marton Csokas, Christian Byers and Tom Russell.
- When was The Tree released?
- The Tree was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.