The Tree (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Tree is a 2011 romantic drama directed by Julie Bertucelli. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Julie Bertucelli
- Original language
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Bosnian - Studio
- Zeitgeist Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tree About?
The premise of The Tree without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of her father, Dawn struggles with grief while raising her 8-year-old daughter, Simone. They find solace and a special connection with a unique tree in their yard. As Simone's mother begins a new relationship with George, the family dynamic shifts, threatening their peaceful existence. The tree’s growing presence reflects their emotional turmoil, forcing them to face difficult choices and consider the true meaning of love and sacrifice within their evolving family.
The Tree Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- childhood
- strict father
- waco texas
- 1950s
- death
- loss of innocence
- growing up
- grief
- cosmos
- children
- boy
- apology
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- death of boy
- envy
- bullying
- machismo
- ice cube
- childbirth
- mourning
- death of brother
- domineering father
- origins of life
- mother son relationship
- planet earth
- universe
- reference to god
- loss of son
- existentialism
- death of son
- pantheism
- hate
- rolling downhill
- wading
- dishwashing
- aluminum cup
- tree climbing
- stick
- tree planting
- laundry drying on a clothesline
- man wears eyeglasses
- punching oneself in the face
- frog
- kids playing with frog
- electrocution
- overhead camera shot
- male police officer
- police officer
- experimental film
- surrealism
- four word title
The Director of The Tree
Directed by Julie Bertucelli.
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Director Julie Bertucelli
The Tree Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Tree 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
9 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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The Tree Plot Summary
What happens in The Tree from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tree of Life is a beautifully crafted period drama that takes us deep into the lives of three brothers navigating their childhood in the 1950s. The narrative primarily unfolds through the perspective of Jack, the eldest son, played by Hunter McCracken, whose experience serves as a poignant exploration of loss and the dissolution of innocence. As we follow the lives of Jack and his siblings, we are introduced to their parents, the nurturing mother portrayed by Jessica Chastain and the stern father, Brad Pitt. Their conflicting ideologies shape Jack’s understanding of the world around him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tree, scene by scene
The Tree Box Office
The Tree grossed $2.5 million worldwide. $71,158 came from the US and Canada and $2.4 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.5M
- US & Canada
- $71.2K
- International
- $2.4M
The Tree Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Tree.
How Well Do You Know The Tree?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of adult Jack in the film?
Cars in The Tree
32 cars on screen, including the 1955 Chevrolet Two-Ten and the 1952 Studebaker Champion.
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1955 Chevrolet Two-Ten Important role -
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1951 Chevrolet Advance-Design Minor role -
unknown Minor role
The Tree Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “L'arbre” and “树上的父亲”.
- Also known as
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- L'arbre
- 树上的父亲
- El árbol
- Trädet
- A Árvore
- Treet
- Дървото
- Puu
- To dentro pou psithyrize
- A fa
- Ha'etz
- L'albero
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- Drzewo
- Дерево
- Agaç
- Der Baum
- 树
- Ağaç
- Strom
- העץ
- Tėve mūsų, kuris esi medyje
- Το Δέντρο που Ψιθύριζε
- 더 트리
- L’arbre
Seen The Tree?
Movies Like The Tree
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Tree of Life, When a Tree Falls and My Sweet Orange Tree.
The Tree FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Tree, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tree?
The Tree runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Tree released?
The Tree was released on July 15, 2011.
Who directed The Tree?
The Tree was directed by Julie Bertucelli.
More films by Julie Bertucelli How much did The Tree make at the box office?
The Tree grossed $2.5 million worldwide ($71,158 domestic, $2.4 million international).
How is The Tree rated?
The Tree has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Tree have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tree has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tree in?
The original language of The Tree is Bosnian.
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