Summary
Far From the Tree is the story of a strained relationship between a mother and her teenaged son, as she struggles to come to terms with a sexual assault from her past and how she ultimately finds the courage to confront it.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 90Audiences 88GoodWatch 91
Tomatometer90%
Audience score94%
IMDb8.2
Released
2017
April 30, 2017
9 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 3
- Dave Thomas Director, Producer, Additional Writing
- Hilary Kitzman First Assistant Director
- Amanda Rockwell Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- David B. Kear Screenplay, Story
Camera · 3
- Oren Soffer Director of Photography
- Scott Hilburn First Assistant Camera
- Samuel Baker Second Assistant Camera, Digital Imaging Technician
Editing · 1
- Joel Plotch Editor
Sound · 2
- Todd Jenkins Sound Mixer
- Matt Gundy Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art · 1
- Cheryl Allison Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 2
- Nicole Santamorena Costume Design
- Jessica Mellow Makeup Artist
Lighting · 1
- Landon Brands Gaffer
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