The Giving Tree (2000): Cast
The Giving Tree is a 2000 drama directed by Cameron Thor, starring Molly Ringwald as Penelope, Johnathon Schaech and Christina Applegate. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Cameron Thor
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- La Famiglia
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Giving Tree About?
The premise of The Giving Tree without spoilers.
Nine former schoolmates gather for a reunion at a secluded mountain cabin, only to find their host has died by suicide. Determined to understand why she invited them, they probe the dark secrets and the enigmatic past of a tenth friend, uncovering a brutal truth that binds them all together. As tension rises, the mystery deepens and the group must confront what they have hidden from each other.
The Giving Tree Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- suicide
- earthquake
- pregnancy
- flashback
- lesbian
- prank
- cannabis
- female female kiss
- independent film
The Giving Tree Cast & Characters
Molly Ringwald leads the cast as Penelope, with Johnathon Schaech as James and Christina Applegate as Emily. Directed by Cameron Thor; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cameron Thor
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Molly Ringwald as Penelope -
Johnathon Schaech as James -
Christina Applegate as Emily -
Nancy Fish as Harrison's Mom
Also Starring in The Giving Tree
· 15 more- Paul Gleason Mr. Forrester
- Moon Unit Zappa Alex
- Joel West Kyle
- James C. Victor Jules
- Judee Morton Mrs. Forrester
- Tiffany Salerno Zoey
- Justin Lazard T.J.
- Kate Luyben Vanilla / Paula
- Leslie Horan Sara
- Jennifer Daly Hippy Girl
- Brad Harrison Harrison
- Stephen Lisk Zack
- Alan Marshall Tate
- Gina Salerno Checker
- Tim Puntillo Hippy Man
More from Cameron Thor
One more film directed by Cameron Thor: After Sex.
Cars in The Giving Tree
4 cars on screen, including the 1995 Land-Rover Discovery Series I and the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1995 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Important role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Background role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
The Giving Tree Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Brutal Truth” and “Shaded Places”.
- Also known as
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- The Brutal Truth
- Shaded Places
- Emilys Vermächtnis
- Verdad brutal
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Movies Like The Giving Tree
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including City of Trees, The Gift and The Family Tree.
The Giving Tree FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Giving Tree, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Giving Tree?
The Giving Tree runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Giving Tree released?
The Giving Tree was released on March 7, 2000.
Who directed The Giving Tree?
The Giving Tree was directed by Cameron Thor.
More films by Cameron Thor Who is in the cast of The Giving Tree?
The Giving Tree stars Molly Ringwald as Penelope, Johnathon Schaech as James and Christina Applegate as Emily, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Giving Tree have a post-credit scene?
No. The Giving Tree has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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