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The Tree of Life

1991Movie30 minG

AnimationFamily
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A cathartic, uplifting animated movie about family and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

The prophet Lehi had a dream that brought joy and concern for the eternal welfare of his family. The symbols of Lehi’s dream contain teachings important to us even today. The meaning behind the symbols are brought to life, from the mists of darkness to the great and spacious building. The importance of holding— and helping others grasp— the iron rod so that we can partake of the fruit of eternal life becomes clear.

Feels like

  • Religious Allegory
  • Faith-Based
  • Family Values
  • Inspirational
  • Moral Guidance
  • Dreamlike
  • Uplifting
  • Doctrinal

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Richard Rich
Written by
Brian Nissen
Music by
Lex de Azevedo

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Facts

January 1, 1991 · 30 min · G

Released
January 1, 1991
Runtime
30 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Angst, Age-Appropriate Angst +9

  • Abusive Parents
  • Angst
  • Age-Appropriate Angst
  • Arc Words
  • As the Good Book Says...
  • Blessed with Suck
  • Bookends
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Mind Screw
  • Scenery Porn
  • Standard '50s Father
  • Gray-and-Gray Morality

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Tree of Life worth watching?"

Questions about The Tree of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Tree of Life worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Tree of Life a sequel?

  1. Nephi and the Brass Plates (1987)
  2. Abinadi and King Noah (1988)
  3. Journey to the Promised Land (1988)
  4. The Joseph Smith Story (1988)
  5. Alma the Younger (1989)
  6. The Savior in America (1989)
  7. Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites (1989)
  8. The Brother of Jared (1990)
  9. Samuel and the Sign (1990)
  10. Helaman's Stripling Warriors (1990)
  11. Alma and the Zoramites (1991)
  12. The Tree of Life (1991)
  13. Mormon and Moroni (1992)

Yes: it's movie 12 of 13 in its series, after Alma and the Zoramites (1991) and before Mormon and Moroni (1992).

Is The Tree of Life okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Tree of Life?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Tree of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Tree of Life use?

Abusive ParentsAngstAge-Appropriate AngstArc WordsAs the Good Book Says...Blessed with SuckBookendsDecoy ProtagonistMind ScrewScenery PornStandard '50s FatherGray-and-Gray Moralityand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Angst, and Age-Appropriate Angst.