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The Learning Tree

1969·Movie
1h 47min·PG

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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The Learning Tree fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.
African-American ExperienceComing-of-Age Drama1920s KansasRacial TensionsSocial CommentarySmall-Town AmericaHuman ValuesNostalgicFamily Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Learning Tree

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Learning Tree legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Learning Tree worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Learning Tree rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Learning Tree?

1 h 47 min

The Learning Tree runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Learning Tree based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Learning Tree?

Critics76
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Learning Tree much the same way.

What language is The Learning Tree in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Learning Tree?

6CAGBGGIEROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Learning Tree in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Learning Tree use?

Never Learned to ReadSnow Means LoveA Storm Is ComingWhat You Are in the DarkGreater-Scope VillainShout-OutMeaningful Background EventTitle Theme TuneEstablishing Series MomentReasonable Authority FigureConversation CutCall-Backand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Learning Tree, including Never Learned to Read, Snow Means Love, A Storm Is Coming.