Trees Lounge (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Trees Lounge is a 1996 comedy drama starring Steve Buscemi, Carol Kane and Anthony LaPaglia. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $749,741 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 1997. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trees Lounge About?
The premise of Trees Lounge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After losing his job and girlfriend to his former boss, Tommy finds himself at a low point on Long Island. Seeking refuge, he spends his days at Trees Lounge, a rundown bar where he connects with other lost souls and finds a strange sense of community amidst the disappointment. The film is a poignant and darkly comedic look at desperation and unexpected connections.
Trees Lounge Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- drinking beer
- beer
- ice cream
- bar
- drinking
- ice cream truck
- ex girlfriend
- drunk
- drink
- alcoholic drink
- plant in title
- directorial debut
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- two word title
- written and directed by cast member
- hit with a baseball bat
- pabst blue ribbon beer
- reference to jerry lewis
- video
- wake
- teenage girl
- real life siblings as fictional siblings
- pregnancy
- cocaine
- alcoholism
- alcoholic
- boredom
- alcohol
- sequel
- independent film
Where to Watch Trees Lounge
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Trees Lounge Cast
Steve Buscemi leads the cast, with Carol Kane and Anthony LaPaglia.
Also Starring in Trees Lounge
· 6 moreTrees Lounge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Trees Lounge 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Trees Lounge Plot Summary
What happens in Trees Lounge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tommy Basilio finds himself stuck in a downward spiral, grappling with alcoholism and the consequences it brings. After losing both his girlfriend of eight years and his job as a mechanic, he becomes a regular at the local bar, the Trees Lounge. Following the death of his Uncle Al, who operated an ice cream truck, Tommy attends the wake where he indulges in cocaine with his brother and cousins.
Full summary
The whole story of Trees Lounge, scene by scene
Trees Lounge Box Office
Trees Lounge grossed $749,741 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$749.7K
- US & Canada
- $749.7K
Trees Lounge Awards & Nominations
Trees Lounge earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 1997.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1997 2 nominations- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay – Steve Buscemi
Trees Lounge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Trees Lounge.
How Well Do You Know Trees Lounge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Tommy Basilio's primary struggle in Trees Lounge?
Cars in Trees Lounge
15 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet Step-Van and the 1987 Cadillac Brougham.
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Chevrolet Step-Van Main role -
1987 Cadillac Brougham Important role -
1975 Chevrolet Nova Important role -
1986 Buick LeSabre Minor role
Trees Lounge Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Mosche da bar” and “Happy Hour”.
- Also known as
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- Mosche da bar
- Happy Hour
- Una última copa
- Trees Lounge - Die Bar in der sich alles dreht
- Trees Lounge - Una última copa
- Bárbajnokok
- הפאב של השכונה
- Můj nejmilejší bar
- Ponto de Encontro
- Бар за безделници
- Истина в вине
- 트리스 라운지
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- 伤心树屋
- Bizim Kafe
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Trees Lounge FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Trees Lounge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trees Lounge?
Trees Lounge runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Trees Lounge released?
Trees Lounge was released on October 11, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Trees Lounge?
Trees Lounge stars Steve Buscemi, Carol Kane and Anthony LaPaglia, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Trees Lounge?
In the US, Trees Lounge is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Trees Lounge make at the box office?
Trees Lounge grossed $749,741 worldwide.
How is Trees Lounge rated?
Trees Lounge has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Trees Lounge nominated for any awards?
Trees Lounge received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Trees Lounge have a post-credit scene?
No. Trees Lounge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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