The Tree of Life
“Nothing stands still.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-16
Top Cast
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Brad Pitt
Mr. O'Brien
Jessica Chastain
Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken
Young Jack
Sean Penn
Jack
Fiona Shaw
Grandmother
Tye Sheridan
Steve
Laramie Eppler
R.L.
Will Wallace
Architect
Nicolas Gonda
Mr. Reynolds
Jessica Fuselier
Guide
Kelly Koonce
Father Haynes
Bryce Boudoin
Robert
Jimmy Donaldson
Jimmy
Kameron Vaughn
Cayler
Cole Cockburn
Harry Bates
Dustin Allen
George Walsh
Brayden Whisenhunt
Jo Bates
Joanna Going
Jack's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 27, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.71x
+$22.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terrence Malick
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence Malick
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Tree of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Worldwide Gross
- $54.7M
- Production Studios
- River Road Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terrence Malick
Terrence Malick
Alexandre Desplat
Emmanuel Lubezki
Mark Yoshikawa, Jay Rabinowitz, Hank Corwin
Donald Rosenfeld, Grant Hill, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Bill Pohlad
Department Leadership Roster
Terrence Malick
Director
Terrence Malick
Writer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Mark Yoshikawa
Editor
Grant Hill
Producer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Jack Fisk
Production Design
Dede Gardner
Producer
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Jeff Schwan
Stunt Coordinator
Hank Corwin
Editor
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Bill Pohlad
Producer
Sarah Green
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tree of Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tree of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tree of Life 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.
Who directed The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life was directed by Terrence Malick.
Who stars in The Tree of Life?
The principal cast of The Tree of Life includes Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Sean Penn, Fiona Shaw.
When was The Tree of Life released and how long is it?
The Tree of Life was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life had a reported production budget of $32M and grossed $54.7M at the worldwide box office (1.71 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Tree of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tree of Life was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).