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The Learning Tree

1969Movie1 h 47 minPG

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes76%83%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes76%83%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Parks
Written by
Gordon Parks
Produced by
Gordon Parks
Music by
Gordon Parks

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Facts

August 6, 1969 · 1 h 47 min · PG

Released
August 6, 1969
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Never Learned to Read, Snow Means Love, A Storm Is Coming +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Learning Tree?"

Questions about The Learning Tree

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Where can I stream The Learning Tree?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Learning 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 Learning Tree worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%).

Is The Learning Tree okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Is The Learning Tree plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Never Learned to Read, Snow Means Love, and A Storm Is Coming.