The Education of Little Tree
“A boy of two worlds must learn to be his own man.”
Synopsis
Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents and starts to live with his Indian grandma and grandpa and learn the wisdom of the Cherokee way of life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-11
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James Cromwell
Nonno
Tantoo Cardinal
Nonna
Joseph Ashton
Little Tree
Mika Boorem
Little Girl
Christopher Heyerdahl
Pine Billy
Christopher Fennell
Wilburn
Graham Greene
Willow John
Leni Parker
Martha
Rebecca Dewey
Dolly
Bill Rowat
Henry
Robert Daviau
Ralph
Norris Domingue
Mr. Jenkins
Mark Jeffrey Miller
Preacher
Gordon Masten
Politician
Howard Rosenstein
Calf's Owner
Tedd Dillon
Revenuer #1 (as Teddy-Lee Dillon)
James Rae
Revenuer #2
Alain Goulem
Revenuer #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$323K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Friedenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Friedenberg
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- The Education of Little Tree
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $323K
- Production Studios
- Allied Filmmakers, Lightmotive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Friedenberg
Richard Friedenberg, Earl Hamner, Jr., Don Sipes, Forrest Carter
Mark Isham
Anastas N. Michos
Wayne Wahrman, Jere Huggins
Jake Eberts
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Wahrman
Editor
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Richard Friedenberg
Director
Anastas N. Michos
Director of Photography
Jake Eberts
Producer
Jere Huggins
Editor
Richard Friedenberg
Screenplay
Renée April
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Education of Little Tree
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What is The Education of Little Tree about?
Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents and starts to live with his Indian grandma and grandpa and learn the wisdom of the Cherokee way of life.
Who directed The Education of Little Tree?
The Education of Little Tree was directed by Richard Friedenberg.
Who stars in The Education of Little Tree?
The principal cast of The Education of Little Tree includes James Cromwell, Tantoo Cardinal, Joseph Ashton, Mika Boorem, Christopher Heyerdahl.
When was The Education of Little Tree released and how long is it?
The Education of Little Tree was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Education of Little Tree make at the box office?
The Education of Little Tree grossed $323K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Education of Little Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Education of Little Tree was composed by Mark Isham.
Is The Education of Little Tree based on a book or true story?
The Education of Little Tree is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Forrest Carter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Education of Little Tree?
The Education of Little Tree holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).