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The Education of Little Tree

1997Movie1 h 55 minPG

DramaFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes63%75%

A heartwarming, moving drama movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

A boy of two worlds must learn to be his own man.

Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents and starts to live with his Indian grandma and grandpa and learn the wisdom of the Cherokee way of life.

Feels like

  • Cherokee Heritage
  • Intergenerational Wisdom
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nature & Spirituality
  • Historical Drama
  • Family Relationships
  • Depression Era
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Gentle Pacing

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Richard Friedenberg
Written by
Richard Friedenberg, Forrest Carter
Produced by
Jake Eberts
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

December 25, 1997 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
December 25, 1997
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$323,411
Available in
56 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Education of Little Tree?"

Questions about The Education of Little Tree

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Where can I stream The Education of Little Tree?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Education of Little Tree is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Education of Little Tree worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is The Education of Little Tree okay for kids?

PG

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

Is The Education of Little Tree 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.

Is The Education of Little Tree good for date night?

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