The Tree of Life Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Nothing Stands Still

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 11, 2011

The Tree of Life

Release Date: Friday, May 27, 2011 NYC/LA

Director: Terrence Malick

Starring: Brad Pitt • Sean Penn • Jessica Chastain • Tye Sheridan

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.25 / 5.0

66% WILL SEE 34% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's. 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 (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

Drama

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Who stars in The Tree of Life – Cast List

Brad Pitt
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Sean Penn
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Jessica Chastain
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Tye Sheridan
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Who is making The Tree of Life – Crew List

A look at The Tree of Life behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Terrence Malick last helmed A Hidden Life and Song to Song. The film's writer Terrence Malick last penned A Hidden Life and Song to Song.

Director: Terrence Malick
Screenwriter: Terrence Malick

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: River Bend Pictures

Production – What we know about the The Tree of Life

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2009

Completed

Changed The Tree of Life movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some thematic material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Nothing Stands Still
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Tree of Life Trailers and Clips

The Tree of Life

Featurette

The Tree of Life

Video Clip: 'Hit Me'

The Tree of Life

Theatrical Trailer

The Tree of Life Release Date: When was the film released?

The Tree of Life was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, May 27 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 4 theaters. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Small Town Murder Songs, We Are the Night and Puzzle.