The Tree of Life (2011)
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The eldest son of a 1950s-era Midwestern family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director Terrence Malick. Meanwhile, as Jack's (Sean Penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (Brad Pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Terrence Malick
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
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Synopsis of The Tree of Life
The eldest son of a 1950s-era Midwestern family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director Terrence Malick. Meanwhile, as Jack's (Sean Penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (Brad Pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Tree of Life
- Brad Pitt - Mr. O'Brien
- Jessica Chastain - Mrs. O'Brien
- Laramie Eppler - R.L.
- Fiona Shaw - Grandmother
- Nicolas Gonda - Mr. Reynolds
- Kelly Koonce - Father Haynes
- Jimmy Donaldson - Jimmy
- Cole Cockburn - Harry Bates
- Brayden Whisenhunt - Jo Bates
- Irene Bedard - Messenger
- Michael Koeth - Jack at 5
- Samantha Martinez - Samantha
- Tamara Jolaine - Mrs. Stone
- Anne Nabors - Rue
- Tyler Thomas - Tyler Stone
- Kim Whalen - Mrs. Brown
- Wally Welch - Clergyman
- Michael Dixon - Dusty Walsh
- Tommy Hollis - Tommy
- John Cyrier - Biplane Pilot
- Nicholas Yedinak - Nicholas Swimmer
- Thomas Pavlechko - Hand Double for Mr. Pitt
- Sean Penn - Jack O'Brien
- Hunter McCracken - Young Jack
- Tye Sheridan - Steve
- Jessica Fuselier - Guide
- William Wallace - Architect
- Bryce Boudoin - Robert
- Kameron Vaughn - Cayler
- Dustin Allen - George Walsh
- Joanna Going - Jack's Wife
- Finnegan Williams - Jack at 2
- John Howell - R.L. at 2
- Savannah Welch - Mrs. Kimball
- Julia Smith - Beth
- Christopher Ryan - Prisoner
- Michael Showers - Mr. Brown
- Margaret Ann Hoard - Jane
- Hudson Long - Mr. Bagley
- William Hardy - Jack's Work Colleague
- Cooper Franklin Sutherland - Robert #2
- Erma Lee Alexander - Erma
- Claire Oelkers - Organist Double
- Sean Penn - Jack
- Director(s):
- Terrence Malick
- Writer(s):
- Terrence Malick
- Producer(s):
- Sarah Green, Brad Pitt, Bill Pohlad
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Violence)
- Categories:
- Drama
- 2011 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography
- 2011 - Cannes Film Festival - Palme d'Or
- 2011 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Breakthrough Performance
- 2011 - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Director
- 2011 - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Picture (Runner-up)
- 2011 - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
- 2011 - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
- 2011 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
- 2011 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director
- 2011 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Cinematography
- 2011 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
- 2011 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Cinematography
- 2011 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actress
- 2011 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
- 2011 - New York Film Critics Online - Breakthrough Performer
- 2011 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Cinematography
- 2011 - New York Film Critics Online - Top Ten Film of the Year
- 2011 - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Director
- 2011 - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Cinematography
- 2011 - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Picture
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