The Tree of Life (2011)

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The Tree of Life (2011) poster

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.

Director: Terrence Malick
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing: Billy Weber, Hank Corwin
Production: River Road Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $32M
Box Office: $55M
Original Language: en

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

sibling relationship, parent child relationship, afterlife, christianity, philosophy, tree, sun, texas, telegram, bible, surrealism, meteor, coming of age, spirituality, grief

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life was directed by Terrence Malick.
Who stars in The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life stars Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Sean Penn, Fiona Shaw, Tye Sheridan.
How long is The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life is a Drama, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life had a budget of $32M.
How much did The Tree of Life gross?
The Tree of Life grossed $55M worldwide.
Where was The Tree of Life produced?
The Tree of Life was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Tree of Life?
The themes of The Tree of Life include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Reflections on Life and Death.