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The Tree of Life
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Terrence Malick. With Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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 disillus…
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MoviHero lists May 17, 2011 as the release date for The Tree of Life. Terrence Malick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brad Pitt as Mr. O'Brien, Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O'Brien, Hunter McCracken as Young Jack, Sean Penn as Jack. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 17, 2011
GenresDrama · Fantasy
Runtime2h 19m
DirectorTerrence Malick
CastBrad Pitt as Mr. O'Brien, Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O'Brien, Hunter McCracken as Young Jack, Sean Penn as Jack
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Tree of Life right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Tree of Life runs 2h 19m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 3,455 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“A movie that wants to mean more than what is actually telling.”
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“Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is an attempt to inject some cosmic wonder into the most mundane American story.”
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“Visually grandiose and made with true technical and artistic mastery, it is a film with difficult and indigestible themes, which will scare the audience with…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMrs. O'BrienMrs. O'Brien appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide otherYoung JackYoung Jack appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide otherGrandmotherGrandmother appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide otherGuideGuide appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide otherMr. O'BrienMr. O'Brien appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide otherRobertRobert appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide otherJackJack appears in The Tree of Life (2011).Open character guide
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