The Tree of Life (2011)

  • PG-13
  • 05/27/2011 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • 2h 19m

Nothing stands still.

Overview

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, Writer

Cast

Brad Pitt's headshot

Brad Pitt

Mr. O'Brien
Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

Jack
Jessica Chastain's headshot

Jessica Chastain

Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken's headshot

Hunter McCracken

Young Jack
Laramie Eppler's headshot

Laramie Eppler

R.L.
Tye Sheridan's headshot

Tye Sheridan

Steve
Fiona Shaw's headshot

Fiona Shaw

Grandmother
Jessica Fuselier's headshot

Jessica Fuselier

Guide

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