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The Tree

2010·Movie
1h 40min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Life is a force of nature

The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.
Family DramaGrief and HealingMagical RealismMother-Child RelationshipAustralian SettingSpiritual ElementsComing-of-AgeNature as Character

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Tree legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tree worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Tree?

1 h 40 min

The Tree runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tree?

Critics65
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see The Tree much the same way.

What language is The Tree in?

EnglishGermanFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, French, Spanish. Produced in France, Australia, Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Tree?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tree in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.