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The Sea of Trees

2016Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

Drama
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic235.0Rotten Tomatoes19%45%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

Love will bring you home.

In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Drama
  • Suicide Prevention Narrative
  • Non-Linear Romance
  • Psychological Healing
  • Somber Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Quiet Introspection

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Written by
Chris Sparling
Produced by
F. Gary Gray, Ken Kao, Kevin Halloran
Music by
Mason Bates

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Facts

April 27, 2016 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
April 27, 2016
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$909,000
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Earn Your Happy Ending, Robbing the Dead, Hollywood Atheist +9

  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Robbing the Dead
  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Flashback
  • Eiffel Tower Effect
  • Nature Is Not Nice
  • The Reveal
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Bookends
  • The Topic of Cancer
  • Taught by Television
  • Wild Wilderness

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sea of Trees?"

Questions about The Sea of Trees

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sea of Trees?

JustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+Plex

In the United States, The Sea of Trees streams on JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Sea of Trees worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 23). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is The Sea of Trees okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themesDisturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Sea of Trees plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Sea of Trees good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Sea of Trees use?

Earn Your Happy EndingRobbing the DeadHollywood AtheistFlashbackEiffel Tower EffectNature Is Not NiceThe RevealOur Ghosts Are DifferentBookendsThe Topic of CancerTaught by TelevisionWild Wildernessand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Earn Your Happy Ending, Robbing the Dead, and Hollywood Atheist.