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Tree of Knowledge

1981Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A melancholic, moving drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

As a group of Danish children pass into adolescence, gradually the most popular girl becomes an outcast, for trivial reasons that she never understands.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age
  • Danish Film
  • Adolescence
  • Social Outcast
  • Peer Pressure
  • 1980s
  • Melancholy
  • Character-Driven

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Nils Malmros
Written by
Nils Malmros, Frederick Cryer
Produced by
Per Holst
Music by
Merete Brusendorff, Niels Arild Nielsen, Per Assentoft

Everyone

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Facts

November 13, 1981 · 1 h 50 min · Strong Language

Released
November 13, 1981
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tree of Knowledge?"

Questions about Tree of Knowledge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tree of Knowledge?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tree of Knowledge worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Tree of Knowledge okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Tree of Knowledge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tree of Knowledge good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Tree of Knowledge in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.