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The Tree of Life (2011)

PG-13 · 2011-05-17 · 2h 19m · EN
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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.

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Terrence MalickDirector, Writer
Budget
$32M
Box office
$54.7M

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Brad PittBrad PittMr. O'BrienSean PennSean PennJackJessica ChastainJessica ChastainMrs. O'BrienHunter McCrackenHunter McCrackenYoung JackLaramie EpplerLaramie EpplerR.L.Jessica FuselierJessica FuselierGuideTye SheridanTye SheridanSteveNicolas GondaNicolas GondaMr. ReynoldsKari MatchettKari MatchettJack's ExWill WallaceWill WallaceArchitectJoanna GoingJoanna GoingJack's WifeKelly KoonceKelly KoonceFather Haynes

Keywords

SpaceComing of ageBrother brother relationshipAfterlifeParent child relationshipDinosaur1950sSibling relationshipPhilosophySunTreeMeteorTexasChildhoodSpiritualityRed hairTelegram

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · DramaTheme affinitySpace · Coming Of Age · Brother Brother RelationshipNarrative complexityPhilosophyVisual styleSpaceDialogue densityDramaPacingLong

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What is The Tree of Life 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.

How long is The Tree of Life?

The Tree of Life has a runtime of 139 minutes.

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