

The Tree of Life
2011-05-17 · 139 min · ★ 6.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Terrence Malick
- Production companies
- River Road Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 32,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 54,700,000
Top Cast
Brad PittMr. O'Brien
Jessica ChastainMrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCrackenYoung Jack
Sean PennJack
Fiona ShawGrandmother
Tye SheridanSteve
Will WallaceArchitect
Joanna GoingJack's Wife
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