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The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life
★ 6.7/10•2011•2h 19m•PG-13•Drama•Fantasy

Nothing stands still.

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.

Terrence Malick · Director

Terrence Malick · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 19m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 17, 2011
Budget$32,000,000
Revenue$54,700,000

Actors

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Mr. O'Brien

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain

Mrs. O'Brien

Hunter McCracken

Hunter McCracken

Young Jack

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Jack

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Grandmother

Tye Sheridan

Tye Sheridan

Steve

Laramie Eppler

R.L.

Will Wallace

Will Wallace

Architect

Nicolas Gonda

Mr. Reynolds

Jessica Fuselier

Guide

Kelly Koonce

Father Haynes

Bryce Boudoin

Robert

Jimmy Donaldson

Jimmy

Kameron Vaughn

Cayler

Cole Cockburn

Harry Bates

Dustin Allen

George Walsh

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