The Tree of Life

"Nothing stands still."

May 17 2011 PG-13 2h 19m
Drama, Fantasy

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.

Plot

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 (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

Written by

Terrence Malick

Directed by

Terrence Malick

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Summit Entertainment, Brace Cove Productions, River Road Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Plan B Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 116 wins & 129 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
191,634
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
85
Popularity
NA